As ‘Sex and The City’ mania sweeps the UK, there is more good news in store for the North East’s fashionistas, as leading friendly low fare airline Jet2.com announces special, one-off return flights to New York this Christmas, on sale now from just £358.98 per person, including taxes. What’s more, package holidays are also available from Jet2holidays for the bargain price of £599 per person including return flights and 3 night’s hotel accommodation!
The leading northern airline and tour operator announced the launch of the region’s first ever direct service to New York from Newcastle International Airport today, with a special guest appearance in Newcastle City Centre from Sarah Jessica Parker and an authentic New York Taxi Cab.
The special Big Apple Christmas shopping departures are on sale now with demand expected to be huge for the great value flights and package holidays. Jet2.com is urging people in the region to book now to avoid missing out on the city break of a lifetime, direct from Newcastle Airport.
Departures leave from Newcastle to New York’s Newark airport this December as follows:
• 2nd December returning 5th December 2010
• 9th December returning 12th December 2010
Jet2holidays prices include on-board meals, baggage and three-star accommodation in New York. In-flight meals for flight only passengers are included within the price, with baggage purchased separately at £9.99 per person each way and extra leg-room seats can be bought in advance for £16.99. .
Philip Meeson, boss of Jet2.com said: “We are thrilled to be the first scheduled airline to offer flights to New York from Newcastle. Nobody does Christmas quite like the Big Apple and I’m sure that the people of the North East will revel in the opportunity to do their festive shopping in the most magical of winter wonderlands. Whether its ice-skating at the Rockefeller Centre, bargain hunting in Macy’s, or cocktail sipping in Greenwich Village, I’d urge New York lovers to book their flights or holiday packages fast – places are going to go quicker than you can say ‘Cosmopolitan’!”
David Laws Managing Director of Newcastle Airport said: “Newcastle International’s partnership with Jet2.com has been given another significant boost with the news of these special New York flights. Spending the festive season in the city that never sleeps, is simply a dream for many people but Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are set to make this an affordable reality. The continued expansion of Jet2.com services from Newcastle International is great news for passengers in the region and demonstrates the confidence and commitment the airline has to Newcastle International and the North East.”
To book flights visit www.jet2.com
To book holidays visit www.jet2holidays.com
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News released 02.06.10
For further media enquiries, contact the Jet2.com Press Office on 0113 243 1355 or email pressoffice@jet2.com
Notes to editors:
1. Jet2.com is a subsidiary of Dart Group plc, the aviation services and distribution group, which has 30 years’ commercial aviation experience
2. Jet2.com has seven UK bases, serving: 38 destinations from Leeds Bradford; 31 from Manchester; 19 from Newcastle; 14 from East Midlands, 13 from Belfast International; 12 from Edinburgh and 8 from Blackpool.
3. Jet2.com has scooped a number of prestigious awards including: 2009 Passenger Airline of the Year; 2009 Best Travel Internet Booking System, 2009 Best Passenger Airline, 2008 Best UK Short-Haul Airline; 2006 & 2007 ‘Best European Short-Haul Airline’; the world’s most punctual airline into Amsterdam Schiphol; the 2005 ‘Best Online Booking Service’ of any UK airline; and the favourite British low cost airline from both Holiday Which? and Wanderlust magazines
4. Jet2holidays.com is ATOL protected meaning that holidays are protected by a financial guarantee provided by the CAA and is ABTA bonded.