17 August, 2020

Jet2.adds additional flights and holidays to Turkey and Greece from Birmingham Airport on back of demand

Jet2 has added more flights and holidays to Greece and Turkey from Birmingham Airport for Summer 2020 on the back of demand from customers in the Midlands looking to enjoy some Greek and Turkish sunshine.


The leading leisure airline and package holiday specialist is giving customers even more choice and flexibility to visit Turkey and Greece this summer, thanks to over 15,000 additional seats on sale from Birmingham Airport.


Customers are flocking to Turkey in their droves, and Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has responded quickly to this demand by adding over 6,000 seats to Antalya and Dalaman. This increases the company’s total capacity to Turkey (Dalaman, Antalya and Bodrum) this summer from Birmingham Airport.





With seven destinations on sale to Greece (Corfu, Crete (Chania), Crete (Heraklion), Skiathos, Kos, Rhodes and Zante) from Birmingham Airport, customers have plenty of choice when it comes to getting the best of this fantastic country this summer. With over 9,000 additional seats added to Crete (Heraklion), Skiathos, Rhodes, Kos and Zante, this again gives customers even more choice and flexibility and comes in direct response to demand.

Jet2.com has recently been named the winner of five awards in the 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice® Awards for Airlines. For the third year in a row, the leading leisure airline features in the Top 10 Airlines in the World category, appearing 5th in the list.

In addition, the UK’s third-largest airline was awarded the Best Airline – UK and Best Low-Cost Airline – Europe for the fourth year in a row, as well as Best Economy Class – Europe for the third consecutive year. Jet2.com was also recognised as the Best Airline – Europe, demonstrating how popular the airline is with customers.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2 said: “We are seeing a real spike in demand for holidays and flights to Turkey and Greece, and as usual we have been quick to respond to what our customers want. With more seats and holidays on sale to these fantastic destinations from Birmingham Airport, along with some fabulous deals, there’s no better time to escape the gloom of the UK and reach the turquoise seas and stunning beaches of Turkey and Greece.

“We have been demonstrating our commitment to Turkey and Greece over recent years, as seen through our continued growth, and we are working with governments and tourist boards to strengthen and develop that commitment. We would like to say thank you to them for their continued support.”

Tom Screen, Aviation Director of Birmingham Airport said: “Jet2 always puts the customer first and by increasing the number of holidays and flights to both Greece and Turkey shows their level of commitment to the Midlands and their customers, ensuring that there is a holiday available for all. 

“The demand witnessed to Turkey and Greece is a positive sign for the travel industry and customers can rest assured that they can book with confidence.  It is very responsive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays that they can adapt their routes to ensure that all customers from the Midlands have the chance to take a well-earned break.”





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