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Jet2 launches new winter sun route from Belfast

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The company has launched 10 winter-sun routes from Belfast International Airport to popular hotspots.

These include in the Canary Islands (Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura), Spain (Alicante and Malaga), Majorca (Palma), Portugal (Faro and Madeira) and Turkey.

Their programme includes the brand-new route to Palma in Majorca, offering customers here access to the Balearic Island for the first time next winter with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.

The programme represents over 25 departing weekly flights from Belfast International Airport during peak periods.

Today’s announcement means that Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are the first airline and major tour operator to put Winter 25/26 on sale, and the airline said the early release of the programme comes amid response to demand from local holidaymakers.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “Our Winter 25/26 Sun programme represents our biggest programme to date, and we are very pleased to be putting ten sunshine destinations on sale from Belfast International Airport, including the launch of a brand-new route to Palma.

“With a fantastic selection of hotspots to choose from, we are giving holidaymakers lots of choice and flexibility to enjoy some winter sunshine. By launching our Winter Sun programme for 25/26 nice and early, customers can book ahead and lock in their getaway, while spreading the cost.

“With more people than ever wanting to swap the cold and rain of the UK in winter for some sunshine, we are expecting this new programme to sell quickly.

“We are confident that our Winter 25/26 season will be a fantastic success, and we cannot wait to unveil more details of the exciting programme from Belfast International Airport very soon.”

Dan Owens, Chief Executive Officer, Belfast International Airport said: “The addition of a new winter Palma route with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will be warmly welcomed by local holidaymakers seeking some winter sunshine.

“We are delighted that Jet2.com and Jet2holidays continue to develop and expand their offering from Belfast International Airport, underlining their commitment to providing a wider choice of destinations for the local market.”

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