Jet2 adds more flights to green listed Malta and Jersey

The leading tour operator to destinations across Europe, the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean has added capacity in the late-summer period to Malta and Jersey.

LBA’s weekly Saturday services to Malta extended until the end of September, meaning two weekly services operating until the end of September.

The airline is also expanding its services to Jersey from the Yeadon airport, extending its season until mid-October, with weekly Saturday services operating until then.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “Destinations on the Green List are continuing to enjoy a huge amount of demand from our customers and once again we are responding quickly to that demand by giving holidaymakers even more choice and flexibility.

“On one hand, we are very pleased to be adding more flights and holidays to such fantastic destinations but on the other hand we continue to be left frustrated that so many more destinations remain off the Green List for no discernible reason.

“We are now right in the middle of the peak holiday season so we urge the Government to take the handbrake off international travel and adopt the same approach as it has to so many other areas of everyday life.

“The vaccination programme continues to be a huge success so we should be able enjoy the benefits of that, including enjoying our holidays this summer.”

Vincent Hodder, CEO of Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “Jet2’s boost in Malta and Jersey flights followings increasing customer demand and we know this news will be welcomed by our passengers across the region.”

“Whilst it is great to see passengers back at the airport, there still remains uncertainty for many people around international travel.

“It is integral that the UK aviation industry gets the support it needs from government, with clear information needed on restrictions as we recover from the pandemic.

“We look forward to next week’s Government announcement regarding green list destinations.”