Jet2 increases Manchester flights to Tel Aviv

BUDGET airline Jet2.com has announced that it is to continue its service to Tel Aviv from Manchester through to 2010, as well as increasing flight frequency to meet demand.

The route, which first launched in May 2009, will increase flight frequency to twice a week between March and October 2010. Flights will depart from Manchester Airport on Monday and Thursdays at 10am and return from Tel Aviv 6.15pm.

Pini Shani of the Israel Ministry of Tourism said: “This welcome investment into tourism to Israel will undoubtedly be of benefit to the consumer and strengthen links between the north of England and Tel Aviv.”

Boss of Jet2.com, Philip Meeson said: “Jet2.com is the only airline operator to offer a direct service to Tel Aviv from the north of England and the route has proved to be an important gateway for the north’s Jewish community to one of Israel’s largest cities.”