Budget airline Jet2.com has unveiled a new base at Glasgow Airport in a move which could create 150 new jobs.

The Yeadon-based airline will operate new destinations from the airport, flying to Nice, Alicante, Dalaman, Faro, Tunisia, Majorca, Paphos, Sharm el Sheikh and Tenerife. Jet2.com’s sister company, package holiday specialist Jet2holidays, will also offer package holidays to the destinations.

A 757 and a 737 aircraft will be based at Glasgow from March.

Managing director of Jet2.com Ian Doubtfire said it was good news for the Leeds-Bradford Airport-based business coming after a turbulent time in the industry.

He said: “We are thrilled to be launching at Glasgow Airport and feel that the region will benefit considerably from our friendly low fare service and the resulting investment into the area.

“It has been a turbulent time for the travel industry with some airlines and operators ceasing to trade this year.

“In contrast, we have continued to go from strength to strength – including the launch of a new base at East Midlands Airport this time last year and significant growth from our existing airport bases.”

Amanda McMillan, managing director of Glasgow Airport, said she was delighted that a successful company had set up a base at Glasgow.

She said: “We are delighted that Jet2.com has confirmed Glasgow Airport as their next UK base.

“Jet2.com is one of the UK’s most successful leisure airlines, offering low fares to a fantastic choice of sun, ski and city destinations.”