Jet2's first New York flight a sell out
07.11.08
The first-ever transatlantic flight from Leeds Bradford Airport - to New York's Newark Airport - departed full yesterday, as Yorkshire travellers started their Christmas shopping early, the Post reports. All 220 seats on the Boeing 757 aircraft were sold out for the first of four three-night shopping trips to the Big Apple organised by Jet2holidays and sister airline Jet2.
Richard Bodin, managing director at Jet2holidays, told the newspaper: ‘The flight marks a very important move for both Jet2holidays and Jet2. We are the first tour operator and airline to offer flights and holidays direct from Leeds Bradford to New York. This has been a very successful operation for us – so watch this space for news about our future plans.’
Philip Meeson, chief executive of Jet2, added: ‘The flights have sold very well – the first flight was full – and we are looking to see if we can do more Christmas shopping flights on the back of this. I'd like to do St Petersburg next year.’
A few places are still available on the remaining trips, which depart on November 13, December 4 and December 11. Jet2holidays is offering 4 day Christmas shopping breaks from £509 per person, including three nights' hotel accommodation, taxes and charges. Seat-only flights start from £279.98 including taxes.
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