Weekender: Hat trick of new destinations launched from Leeds Bradford Airport
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has announced further details of its Summer 19 programme, with the launch of another three destinations from Leeds Bradford Airport – Bourgas (Bulgaria), Chania in Crete and Izmir (Turkey).
The news follows the recent launch of summer flights to Krakow.
From May 2019, the company will operate a weekly Wednesday service to Bourgas.
Meanwhile, the launch of a route to Chania, which operates every Sunday, gives holidaymakers access to the northwest coast of Crete, opening up blue flag beaches and historic sights in resorts such as Rethymnon, Aghia Marina, Chania Town, Kalyves, Stalos and Kolymbari.
Flight to Izmir have been added in response “to the huge demand for great value package holidays”, the travel company said.
“With almost 10,000 seats and services every Wednesday, holidaymakers have plenty of choice when it comes to accessing popular family friendly resorts on the west coast of Turkey such as Kusadasi, Cesme, Ozdere and Seferihisar. This brand new Turkish destination is expected to be extremely popular with holidaymakers looking for exceptional weather, great value, and fabulous cuisine with beautiful beaches and the Dilek National Park within easy reach.” said Jet2.com.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “We are extremely excited about our Summer 19 programme from Leeds Bradford Airport, which is our biggest and best to date. The three fantastic brand new destinations announced today, give holidaymakers even more choice.
“The addition of flights to Bourgas means we will operate to Bulgaria for the first time, and with resorts such as Sunny Beach on sale, we are expecting it be hugely popular with local holidaymakers. Greece continues to attract holidaymakers in huge numbers, and this new route Chania in Crete opens up the north west of this beautiful island. Finally, Turkey continues to see huge demand, so we are opening up more resorts on the west coast of this fantastic country, by adding flights and holidays to Izmir.”
David Laws, Leeds Bradford Airport chief executive, said: “We are delighted to see Jet2.com and Jet2holidays announce three brand new destinations for Summer 19 and in what will be their biggest ever programme from Leeds Bradford Airport.
“Their commitment to this airport and the Yorkshire region is clear for all to see and I am sure the new destinations of Bourgas, Chania and Izmir will be very well received by our passengers.”
