Competition is set to further increase at London Luton Airport, with Jet2 now set to enter in Summer 2025. From April 2025, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are expanding their operations with a new base at Luton Airport (LLA).
The expansion marks a significant development for the UK’s largest tour operator and third-largest airline.
Competing with the likes of Ryanair, TUI, easyJet and Wizz Air, it will offer further travel options to millions of passengers in the region. London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s busiest airports, carrying over 16.2 million passengers in 2023.
Operations at London Luton
Responding to strong customer and travel agent demand across the region, Jet2 will introduce flights to 17 sun destinations.
The network spans Europe, the Canary Islands, and the Mediterranean, with up to 36 weekly flights planned. Three exclusive routes from LLA will serve Girona, Madeira, and Verona, offering unique travel opportunities unavailable from other London airports.
Operations will commence on April 1st, 2025, with the inaugural flight heading to Majorca. The airline will deploy two Airbus A321neo aircraft at LLA, serving both package holidays and leisure flights.
Multiple weekly connections will link travelers to favorite destinations across the Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Mainland Spain, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Madeira.
These select routes reflect the most popular holiday choices among UK travelers. They support convenient access to sought-after Mediterranean and European destinations.
Economic Benefits and Job Creation
This expansion brings significant economic benefits to the region, creating over 125 initial job opportunities. These will be available across various sectors including flight deck, cabin crew, engineering, and ground operations.
The investment means benefits and opportunities for the local community. It also signals a confidence in LLA as a strategic hub for the airline’s growing operations in the south of England.
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Alberto Martin, LLA’s Chief Executive, shared his enthusiasm: “The arrival of Jet2 significantly enhances our passenger offering. We have 17 new routes, including three exclusive destinations. We’re reinforcing our commitment to providing greater choice and maintaining our reputation for simple, friendly service.”
“This expansion promises to make 2025 an exceptional year for London Luton Airport. The addition of these exciting new routes to our departure boards underlines our dedication to offering passengers an enhanced travel experience.”
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, explained: “Making LLA our 13th UK base fulfills a long-standing request from our customers and travel agents. Our proven track record of delighting customers with VIP service will now benefit holidaymakers from London Luton Airport.”
“This expansion advances our goal to become the UK’s leading leisure travel business and demonstrates our confidence in the market. The response from customers and independent travel agents has been overwhelmingly positive, confirming the strong demand for our services in this region.”
He continued: “Beyond enhancing holiday options, our substantial investment brings valuable employment opportunities to the local community.”
“We’re eager to begin operations and extend our award-winning service to LLA passengers, delivering the same high standards that have earned us recognition across the UK travel industry.”
Luton Council Leader, Cllr Hazel Simmons MBE, welcomed the development. “Jet2’s arrival promises new jobs and economic growth for Luton and surrounding areas. Our community-focused airport ownership through Luton Rising makes us unique.”
“This expansion builds on record employment levels and contributes significantly to the airport’s continued success, reinforcing LLA’s position as a key driver of regional economic development.”
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