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Jet2 is a low-cost British airline operating out of Leeds Bradford International Airport in England. It has bases at six different UK airports (Belfast, Blackpool, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle) with destinations to 45 other European cities. It offers as well charter services.

Identity Card

• IATA code: LS
• Number of serviced cities: 54
• Main hub: Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
• Fleet: 31 aircraft
• Loyalty rewards program: myJet2

History of Jet2

Jet2 is a subsidiary of an aviation group called Dart Group PLC. The airline began commercial operations in 1978 initially only as freight. In 2002 the airline began passenger services as well using Boeing aircrafts to international cities but operating mainly of short-distance and medium-distance flights. It was in 2006 that the airline was renamed Jet2 and when it changed its home base from Bournemouth to where it is now located in Leeds. Jet2 opened more bases at other UK airport due to growing passenger numbers and it increased its fleet in 2005 with some larger Boeings.

The airline as Jet2 carried 600,000 passengers in 2003 alone and their numbers have increased ever since. The Dart Group opened as well Jet2holidays offering traveler’s holiday packages which incorporate Jet2 flights. Passengers can book tickets for Jet2 flights through travel agents, by telephone, and by internet. Today Jet2 carries around 4 million passengers per year on its scheduled and charter flight network. Jet2 also carries Royal Mail on overnight contracts.

Travel with Jet2: practical information

• Onboard services

  • Meals: Snacks and drinks are available for purchase. As well you can purchase an in-flight meal on-line if you choose. The airline accommodates for vegetarian diets.
  • Entertainment: There is an in-flight magazine.

• Baggage Allowances

  • Cabin: 1 item with a maximum weight of 10kgs with dimensions of 50 x 38 x 26cm.
  • Checked: There is a maximum of 3 bags but these cannot exceed the combined weight allowance of 22kgs.
  • Excess: The charge is 10£/kilo and no single bag can weigh more than 25kgs.

Discounts and Special Offers

Infants under the age of 2 may travel for the fee of 15£ and are to sit on the lap of a far paying adult, and children older than 2 must pay the adult fare.

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