It has been one year since Jet2 and Jet2holidays first took off from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and its success has led to a 28% increase in capacity for summer 2025. Tony McDonough reports
Jet2 and Jet2holidays will increase capacity at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) by 28% this summer and take the number of aircraft up to five.
It was one year ago when the first Jet2 flight took off from LJLA bound for Tenerife and since then its offering of more than 20 routes, as well as a winter programme, has provided a hit with North West travellers.
Attracting the Yorkshire-based carrier to Liverpool, to join other big hitters such as easyJet and Ryanair, was a key factor in LJLA breaking through the 5m passengers barrier for the first time in several years in 2024.
This summer Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will offer 23 routes, including Malaga, Malta and Reus. And an additional Boeing 737-800 aircraft will come into operation, meaning a fleet of five-based aircraft at the airport.
Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “Our first year of operations at Liverpool John Lennon Airport has surpassed all expectations, with the reaction from customers and independent travel agents being nothing short of phenomenal.
“Our award-winning customer service has had an enormous impact on customers, and the response has enabled us to put more seats and destinations on sale, giving local holidaymakers even more choice.”
This week saw a host of celebrations to mark the first year at LJLA. They included surprising random lucky customers with a pair of return flights. Among them were Paula and Billy Lane from Kirkby, who were surprised with free flights as they prepared to check-in.
Paul Winfield, director of aviation for LJLA, added: “The decision by Jet2.com and Jet2holidays to start operations from Liverpool has been a significant boost for us.
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“Hundreds of thousands of passengers have chosen to travel with them on flights via Liverpool over the past 12 months, traveling to 23 destinations across seven countries. We expect this year to be even busier.
“We look forward to welcoming more Jet2.com and Jet2holidays customers, all taking advantage of our faster, easier, friendlier passenger experience combined with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays’ award-winning customer service.”