Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced “massive expansion” plans from Belfast International airport in summer 2024, including the addition of a fourth aircraft and two new routes.
Flights to Bodrum and Malta will be added to the operator’s summer 2024 schedule bringing its total number of seats available from Northern Ireland to 580,000 across 21 destinations.
Weekly Thursday flights to Malta will operate between March 28 and October 31, 2024, while weekly Monday services to Bodrum will operate between May 6 and October 28, 2024.
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The operator said it will add a fourth aircraft at the base to support the expansion and the new routes represents a capacity increase of nearly 30% when compared to summer 2023.
It means the operator will run its “biggest-ever” summer sun programme from Belfast next year, it said.
Chief executive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Steve Heapy said: “Following the significant response from customers across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to our summer 2024 sun programme going on sale, we are very pleased to be adding even more sunshine thanks to the launch of brand new Bodrum and Malta.
“We know these are destinations that our customers will love and it adds even more choice from Belfast International with our award winning business.
“We have always said how committed we are to Belfast International airport, and investing in an additional aircraft demonstrates just how committed we are.”
Uel Hoey, director of business development at Belfast International airport, said: “The addition of two excellent routes to Bodrum on Turkey’s Aegean coast and direct flights to the delights of the Maltese archipelago further enhance the appeal of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays’ overall programme within the market while also offering greater choice and flexibility.”