Whether you want to get away from it all, make sure you’re in the middle of the action, or find somewhere to soak up the atmosphere in front of a giant screen, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are urging people to book early to take advantage of the widest choice and best prices on flights and holidays.
Flights from leading leisure airline Jet2.com are now on sale from Newcastle Airport to Lanzarote, Malaga, Alicante, the Algarve, Ibiza, Gran Canaria, Majorca, Murcia, Menorca, and Tenerife right up until November 2012, with prices starting at a recession-busting £19.99 one way including taxes. Sister company Jet2holidays has also launched many of its great value package breaks for next year with holidays from Newcastle starting from just £239 per person for seven nights self catering.
Ski flights to Chambery are also now on sale until April 2012, with flights starting from £14.99 one way including taxes.
To help holidaymakers plan ahead, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have compiled a list of some of the key dates to bear in mind for 2012:
Date
Event
18 March
Mothers’ Day
6 April
Good Friday (Easter)
9 April
Easter Monday
7 May
May Bank Holiday
12 May
FA Cup Final
4 June
Spring Bank Holiday
5 June
Diamond Jubilee extra bank holiday
8 June to 1 July
Euro 2012 (Ukraine and Poland)
17 June
Fathers’ Day
25 June to 8 July
Wimbledon
27 July to 12 August
The London Olympics
27 August
Summer Bank Holiday
29 August to 9 September
The London Paralympics
Ian Doubtfire, managing director at Jet2.com, commented: “With 2012 being such a big year in terms of sporting events and also the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, it makes sense for people to plan ahead when it comes to getting away! Whether holidaymakers want to make the most of the extra bank holiday or try and get tickets for a key footie match, the early bird catches the worm when it comes to getting the best prices and the widest choice on flights and accommodation.
“We are delighted to announce many of our great value flights and package holidays are now on sale for 2012 – with more following over the coming weeks.”
Jet2.com recently announced the first phase of its ambitious growth plans at Newcastle Airport, with four brand new destinations taking off, the announcement of 47 new jobs and an additional 737 aircraft to be based at the airport. The airline’s first flight from Newcastle to the destination of Krakow takes off on 15 April 2011.
For more information visit www.Jet2.com or www.Jet2holidays.com
Example 2012 Jet2holidays package:
San Antonio, Ibiza – Seven nights at the 3* Playa Bella Apartments, flying from Newcastle Airport
The apartments’ location on the Punta Xinxo Beach makes them ideally situated to enjoy spectacular views of San Antonio Bay, along with being close to many of the famous party hot spots, tourist attractions, shops and restaurants Ibiza has to offer!
£269 per person based on three adults sharing for seven nights self catering, including resort transfers and 22kg of baggage.