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Jet2 launches flights from Gatwick – but is it cheaper than its low cost rivals?

Exclusive: ‘Flights went on sale less than six months ago and today they’re full’ – Steve Heapy, chief executive

The Independent UK

Jess Glynne and the viral TikTok trend helps drive record Jet2 holiday demand

‘Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday’ advertising slogan featured in 11.8 million social media posts

The Independent UK

Viral TikTok summer trend helps drive record Jet2 demand

The holiday firm said its ‘Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday’ advertising slogan was mentioned in 11.8 million social media posts.

Evening Standard

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Jet2 launches flights from Gatwick for the first time

New entrant will face competition from UK’s biggest budget airline as well as Tui and Wizz Air

The Independent UK

Jet2 boss urges Chancellor against raising travel tax ahead of Budget

Exclusive: ‘People want to be looked after, forget about daily life, and just relax,’ says CEO Steve Heapy

The Independent UK

Holidays will cost more if taxes are hiked in Budget, say travel bosses

Rachel Reeves has acknowledged she is looking at potential tax rises and spending cuts in her Budget on November 26.

Evening Standard

Travel bosses issue holiday cost warning over Rachel Reeves’s tax proposals

Jet2 and Tui bosses have warned tax rises could make holidays too costly for some

The Independent UK

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‘It gets a bit dirty after 2am’: overtourism debate centre stage as Abta meets in Mallorca

Home to Magaluf, a major draw for boozed-up Britain, the island has become emblematic of the most heated debate in travel

The Guardian - UK

Restricting Spanish holidays to the rich would be ‘disgraceful’, Jet2 boss says

Chief executive Steve Heapy acknowledged some of Spain’s most popular areas have issues with ‘poor tourism management’.

Evening Standard

Almost a fifth of young UK adults use AI to design holiday, study finds

Traditional package holiday is still the most common eventual purchase, travel industry body Abta reports

The Guardian - UK

Warning as Spanish holiday hotspot restricts access to airport

The airport is struggling with growing numbers of people sleeping overnight

The Independent UK

Crack down on scourge of overtourism with ‘mystery shoppers’, urges industry chief

Exclusive: Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy advises government officials to make ‘mystery shopper’ visits to Airbnb rentals

The Independent UK

Anti-tourism protests are ‘a big issue’ for UK holidaymakers, travel boss warns

The impact of tourism on rental rates is a common theme at the protests.

Evening Standard

Warning for tourists heading to Spain this summer

Spain is the most popular overseas destination for people in the UK

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Jet2: Budget airline warns of flight cost rises as Britons make last-minute bookings

The boss of the firm said profit margins in the year ahead may come under pressure.

Evening Standard

Jet2 warns of rising costs while holidaymakers opt for last-minute bookings

The boss of the firm said profit margins in the year ahead may come under pressure.

The Independent UK

Tourist tax in Mallorca sends out the wrong message, says Jet2 boss

Holidaymakers hit in the pocket will visit somewhere else, warned Steve Heapy

Zenger

Why Winter Makes Women Grumpier Than Men

Two in five adults said they are more likely to book a vacation during winter to boost their mood.

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The Guardian - UK

Morrissey: Jet2holidays must cut ties to marine parks over orcas and dolphins

Former Smiths frontman criticises holiday firm for selling tickets for Tenerife zoo that offers animal shows

Birmingham Post

Jet2 boss says holiday market is soaring as airline announces latest growth plans

CEO Steve Heapy says he is 'very confident' as consumers continue to prioritise vacations

Liverpool Echo

'The time is right' as Jet2 comes to Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Jet2's flights to Europe from Liverpool John Lennon Airport will begin next spring

Nottingham Post

Spain travel board statement after claim Lanzarote 'doesn't want British tourists'

The island's president made comments saying that she wanted to attract "higher quality" tourists to Lanzarote.

Evening Standard

Jet2 CEO demands explanation from Lanzarote president for ‘inflammatory’ call for fewer Brits and more ‘high quality’ tourists

The Canary island wants to attract tourists from mainland Europe who will spend more

Leeds Live

Jet2 give all staff 9% pay rise along with extra holiday day

The travel firm will be giving their staff an extra day's holiday this year

Birmingham Post

Jet2 announces Bristol Airport jobs drive as part of expansion plans

The operator is adding new destinations and aircraft to its operations at the South West travel hub

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