First Jet2 flights from Newcastle Airport to Iceland take off for 'biggest ever' winter programme
The operator has launched its biggest ever programme to the country
by Adam Foster · ChronicleLiveThe first Jet2 flights to Iceland departed from Newcastle and Leeds Bradford Airports this morning, marking the start of the company's biggest ever programme to the country.
The UK's largest operator of European city breaks will also operate their first flights for this winter from Birmingham and Manchester Airports tomorrow (October 3). In response to increased demand, the company is offering more seats, choice and flexibility when it comes to the Nordic destination.
The expanded programme means there is more than 30,000 seats on sale, a capacity increase of 13% compared to last year. There will be two weekly services flying out of Newcastle International Airport every Wednesday and Saturday, from October, 2 - November, 3, and again from February, 12 - March, 30 2025.
When booking and travelling to Iceland, customers can choose from flights with Jet2.com or package options with Jet2CityBreaks which are available for £60 per person deposit. In one Jet2CityBreaks package, bookings include a guided Northern Lights Tour, return flights, including 22kg hold luggage and coach transfers, as well as a choice of central hotels in Reykjavik. In addition, unforgettable excursions are available to purchase including those to the Golden Circle and South Shore.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “This winter will see us operate our biggest ever Iceland programme, which comes in response to the fantastic demand from our customers and independent travel agent partners. We are delighted to be waving off our first customers to Iceland today for the Winter 24/25 season, marking the start of what we know will be another busy and successful season.
"With an unrivalled programme on sale, including scheduled flights and once-in-a-lifetimes trips from ten of our UK airport bases, our customers are guaranteed the best choice and flexibility when it comes to travelling to Iceland for a magical winter escape.”
Grétar Garðarsson, Director of Airline Relations and Route Development at Keflavik Airport, added: “We are delighted to welcome the first flights to Keflavik Airport this winter season. We are also extremely happy about the capacity increase in the flights for this coming season.
"A 13% increase is phenomenal, and we look forward to greeting all Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks travellers, while Icelanders will be flocking to flights to destinations such as Leeds and Newcastle where today’s flight are coming from. This capacity increase is a clear sign of the faith Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have in Iceland and a top destination.”
For further information and to book your holiday to Iceland, visit www.jet2.com or www.jet2CityBreaks.com.
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