is a
Low-cost Airline based in
Leeds ,
England . It operates services to domestic and European destinations. Its main base is
Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA), with hubs at
Manchester International Airport (MAN),
Belfast International Airport (BFS) and
Newcastle Airport (NCL).
The airline was established in ). In September 2005, Jet2.com launched flights from a further base at
Newcastle Airport . In November 2005, Jet2.com announced a new base at
Blackpool .
In early 2006 Dart Group put all it's aviation divisions in one brand: Jet2.com. Since then Jet2.com also operates the contract-charter and freight flights which were formerly operated by
Channel Express . The low cost airline now also operate the contract-charter and freight flights, and employs around 900 people.
Unlike many other low cost carriers, Jet2.com tend to use principal airports such as
Marco Polo International Airport in Venice and
Charles De Gaulle International Airport in Paris. Like other low-cost carriers, tickets may only be booked over the
Internet or by
Telephone . Seats are allocated at check in, on a first come first served basis.
In
April 2006 Jet2.com named one of its aircraft after
BBC Radio 1 presenter
Jo Whiley , to offer the company's support in the campaign to name
Blackpool Airport Jo Whiley International Airport.
The Jet2.com fleet consists of the following aircraft (at April 2006):
Future aircraft:
Fleet History:
