Articles tagged “jet2”

Airlines

7 Most Extreme Flight Diversions as Storm Isha Hits U.K. and Ireland

The ferocity of the storm meant planes had to travel much further than usual to find a safe diversion airport to land, with some domestic flights being rerouted internationally.

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

7 Most Extreme Flight Diversions as Storm Isha Hits U.K. and Ireland

Tour Operators

UK’s Jet2 Sees More Demand for Summer Package Holidays as Cost-Crunch Hits

The UK's Jet2 appears positioned to keep its holiday-package market lead over TUI in the region, as the rising cost of living continues to impact the decisions of cost-conscious consumers.

Reuters | 10 months ago

UK’s Jet2 Sees More Demand for Summer Package Holidays as Cost-Crunch Hits

Tour Operators

Airbus Secures $3.9 Billion Order From UK Airline and Tour Operator Jet2

This strategic order guarantees a much larger fleet in the next decade, and is as strong a signal as any that the travel company predicts demand for package vacations will just keep growing and growing.

Sarah Young, Reuters | 1 year ago

Airbus Secures $3.9 Billion Order From UK Airline and Tour Operator Jet2

Airlines

Ryanair Talks with Boeing Collapse Over 737 Max Price Tag Disagreement

Ryanair needs these aircraft to help it recover, and Boeing knows this. The standoff will be short-lived.

Conor Humphries, Reuters | 3 years ago

Ryanair Talks with Boeing Collapse Over 737 Max Price Tag Disagreement

Business Travel

Can This Controversial Former Thomas Cook Exec Really Build the Next Travel Giant?

Many people will be watching the next chapter in Manny Fontenla-Novoa's career closely. Can he restore his reputation with this new pan-European travel agency?

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Can This Controversial Former Thomas Cook Exec Really Build the Next Travel Giant?

Coronavirus

EasyJet Warns UK Will Be Left Behind Without Fuller Travel Access to Europe

There's a lot riding on how big the so-called green list of countries will be, but travel companies shouldn't get their hopes up. The government has caution top of mind after making so many mistakes.

Sarah Young, Reuters | 3 years ago

EasyJet Warns UK Will Be Left Behind Without Fuller Travel Access to Europe

Business Travel

Airline Direct Selling Through Travel Agencies May Prove Its Worth After the Crisis

A crisis brings out either the best or worst in people. Technology is no different, and so-called New Distribution Capability could have a new lease of life.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Online Travel

Online Travel Agency On the Beach Sees a Blessing and Curse From Thomas Cook’s Demise

On the Beach's purchase of Classic Collection Holidays now looks like a strategic masterstroke in light of the collapse of Thomas Cook. Brick-and-mortar travel agents in the United Kingdom lost a holiday supplier, and the company has a ready-made alternative on offer.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago

Online Travel Agency On the Beach Sees a Blessing and Curse From Thomas Cook’s Demise

Airlines

Ryanair Closes Vacations Website

When Ryanair launched its holidays division, we said travel companies shouldn't lose too much sleep over it. We were right.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Ryanair Closes Vacations Website

Business Travel

What Went Wrong at Thomas Cook in 2018?

Thomas Cook might have been a victim of circumstance but it probably hasn't helped itself. It is caught between the asset-heavy approach of TUI and smaller, more nimble online rivals. It needs to get its house in order to ensure it doesn't keep repeating the same mistakes.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

What Went Wrong at Thomas Cook in 2018?