New low-cost air routes launched
Plans were announced today to launch nine new low-cost air routes from Manchester airport.
British budget airline Jet2.com will run six dedicated Boeing 737 jets from the airport to destinations across Europe, creating around 200 new jobs.
The first flights will depart on December 1 to Budapest with the other destinations – Faro, Geneva, Malaga, Murcia, Nice, Pisa, Valencia and Venice - being launched during the following months.
The company already offers low-cost travel to 14 destinations from Leeds-Bradford and three from Belfast.
Boss Philip Meeson said: “This decision to operate from Manchester will initially mean almost 200 new jobs for people in the region, from cabin crew and pilots through to check-in staff and admin support.
“The size of today’s announcement demonstrates our commitment to Manchester airport.
“It is a clear message that Jet2.com is not just here to stay, it’s here to get bigger and better – we want more routes, we want more frequency and we want cheaper air travel for all.”
John Spooner, Manchester airport’s managing director, said: “Jet2.com has quickly established itself as a major airline in the North of England and we are delighted that they have chosen Manchester as a major base for their future plans.”
