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[Finger66]

Such a Sharm it's not from LBA just yet!

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

Such a Sharm it's not from LBA just yet!

There's always one isn't there

 

[Finger66]

Well Hurghada is a little more tricky lol.

On a serious note though you can see where Jet2 are thinking longer term for winter capacity particularly. Sure Cape Verde will follow if they can ensure accommodation for packages. Morocco too will probably expand

 

[Seasider]

It isn't surprising really. Recently, they have launched new routes from MAM/BHX/STN and then to the other bases.

 

[HX3]

For Cape Verde, accomodation availabity is an issue, but the current problem is food hygiene. They have had major issues with shigella and e-coli in hotels, and the islands have very basic health care, so any outbreaks affects large numbers of people and this generates bad publicity. It’s not just in the UK where there have been claims against tour operators, this has also happened in the Nordic countries. Jet2 may wish to enter that market when the issues are resolved, rather than risk any negative publicity.

I wonder if they have considered the Azores - currently not served from UK tour operators but looks to have great tourism potential. Similarly Senegal and Gambia are limited, so have potential.

 

[752]

Interstingly the x2 321 only based (LGW & LTN) don’t feature

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

Interstingly the x2 321 only based (LGW & LTN) don’t feature

I don't think they will. It would appear LTN/LGW will get the destinations Jet2 are established in, have hotel contracts in, decent infrastructure (reps etc) in.

LTN hasn't really grown that much.
LGW - missing 3 turkey destinations (Izmir, Bodrum and Dalaman) plus frequency to Canaries etc. So would imagine they'll allow Egypt to establish its self in bases Jet2 are well known first and foremost.

 

[dmrodgers]

Interstingly the x2 321 only based (LGW & LTN) don’t feature

Luton runway 7093 feet compared to 7200 at LBA. Would they suffer the same take off restrictions as LBA using the A321with take off weight or being some 150 miles further south would this nullify this issue as they would carry marginally less fuel to be able to reach Cape Verde.

 

[White Heather]

Not directly LBA, but if we manage to keep all our routes for 2026, we should be happy, as EMA has had Almeria and Split axed by Jet2, and the start of their Agadir route has been pushed back to winter 26/27.

 

[Finger66]

Not directly LBA, but if we manage to keep all our routes for 2026, we should be happy, as EMA has had Almeria and Split axed by Jet2, and the start of their Agadir route has been pushed back to winter 26/27.

Perhaps waiting to see how those routes perform from DSA with TUi in 2026

 

[BCFC]

When do we expect GDFM back from Dublin, it went there late September.

 

[Statto]

Before any Leeds forum member kicks off about Egypt not out of Leeds. A bit of common sense tells you it’s from bases with A321 only. Do I expect Egypt to rapidly expand into every other base? YES.

New routes to Sharm and Hurghada from Feb 27. Both 1 x weekly. The routes will continue into summer 27

Seat map indicates 189 seats

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

No member can moan.

Both Egyptian destinations served from the offset. Nice to see Egypt back on the LBA departure boards.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

No member can moan.

Both Egyptian destinations served from the offset. Nice to see Egypt back on the LBA departure boards.

Presumably these will be the longest flights from Leeds. 5- 5.5 hours?

These will offer great new alternatives to the Canaries, for people like me who think they are largely bland and boring.

 

[lbaspotter]

Jet2 Egypt from LBA. Both routes to operate year-round using Boeing 737-800 equipment.

Hurghada - 1x weekly Sunday
Sharm el Sheikh = 1x weekly Saturday

Winter 2026/27 schedule
From February 14th

Saturdays
LS4515 = LBA 09:00 - SSH 16:35 / LS4516 = SSH 17:55 - LBA 21:40
Sundays
LS4509 = LBA 09:00 - HRG 16:40 / LS4510 = HRG 17:40 - LBA 21:55

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

Jet2 Egypt from LBA

Hurghada - 1x weekly Sunday
Sharm el Sheikh = 1x weekly Saturday

Saturdays
LS4515 = LBA 09:00 - SSH 16:35 / LS4516 = SSH 17:55 - LBA 21:40
Sundays
LS4509 = LBA 09:00 - HRG 16:40 / LS4510 = HRG 17:40 - LBA 21:55

Summer times:

Saturdays
LS4515 = LBA 13:55 - SSH 21:30 / LS4516 = SSH 22:30 - LBA 02:25
Sundays
LS4509 = LBA 12:45 - HRG 20:25 / LS4510 = HRG 21:20 - LBA 01:20

I wonder what the aircraft is doing on a Sunday pre Hurghada. If it is a frequent flight I wonder why they cannot have Sharm depart similar timings too. Then again as members of Prune pointed out maybe it's a slot issue down in Sharm.

This will for sure expand. Egypt is what kept Monarch going through the dark times. A huge money turner and profits galore to be made. I suspect a gradual increase but eventually both to be served 4/5 times weekly throughout the winter period.

 

[SierraHotel]

Jet2 now offer 60 destinations from LBA. Impressive.

Leeds Bradford Airport: Jet2 announces flights to new popular destination from 2027 with special discounts

Jet2 has announced flights to a new destination from Leeds Bradford Airport in 2027.

www.yorkshirepost.co.uk

 

[lbaspotter]

Jet2 revised fleet plan up until 2032.



You’ll see the B737-300 will be all gone by end of 2027 now.

 

[White Heather]

Jet2 revised fleet plan up until 2032.

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You’ll see the B737-300 will be all gone by end of 2027 now.

Not ideal. The previous plan to retire a 300 this winter has gone, and it appears all 7 will continue in service until Autumn 2027, with them all being retired together.

 

[LBA787]

The opportunity to get into Gatwick has shifted the forward outlook, and things remain fluid, so this could and probably will change again. For example, there’s now no realistic exit plan for the A321ceo subfleet (previously set for 2028), so either more ceos will be added or they’ll be moved on. Operating such a small subfleet isn’t a sustainable logistical setup.

I expect an ongoing review of the 300s to continue throughout 2026, and if necessary, decisions on retirement will be taken as required.