Jet2 launches new route and announces extra capacity to Majorca.
Jet2, the airline with Friendly low fares has announced significant new investment in Edinburgh airport today with the launch of a new route to Budapest and additional flights to the popular holiday resort of Majorca.
Jet2 will be the only airline in Scotland to run flights to Budapest three times a week during peak season. Flights will begin in 21st April 2011.
Budapest is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, popular for its balance of new with old. An extensive World Heritage Site, culture galore sits alongside an active nightlife, spas and shopping, making it an affordable city break destination whatever your interests.
In addition to the new destination, to help cope with extra demand from Scottish holidaymakers, Jet2 has increased its flights to Majorca from two per week to five per week during the summer season.
The announcements come hot on the heels of the launch of Jet2’s new Edinburgh routes to Salzburg and Geneva for the 2010/2011 winter sports season and the addition of a fourth aircraft – a B737 – based at the airport.
Today’s announcements mean that Jet2 now serves 15 destinations from Edinburgh. The new launches will grow capacity by 40 per cent in 2010 with 300,000 seats available across the year.
Philip Meeson, boss of Jet2 said: “We are delighted to be able to announce the new route to Budapest from Edinburgh. With both Jet2 and Jet2holidays now have a fantastic combination of sunshine, city break and winter flights and packages available from the airport. This means that our customers will be able to benefit from increased choice and flexibility in terms of holiday dates and budgets.
“We are also committed to going that extra mile in the service that we offer, with friendly flight times, a 22kg baggage allowance, allocated seating on all of our flights and a generous loyalty scheme, meaning that our customers can get more out of their holiday.”
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