Jet2 orders more planes

[pug1]

Is that likely? Alicante is the airport for Benidorm, not just Alicante city. School holidays are end of October.

I do think the fare is expensive but I don't disagree with the reasons given. However, I do question how Jet2 can be considered a "budget airline" or "low

Is that likely? Alicante is the airport for Benidorm, not just Alicante city. School holidays are end of October.

I do think the fare is expensive but I don't disagree with the reasons given. However, I do question how Jet2 can be considered a "budget airline" or "low cost".

Jet2 are neither budget or low-cost, they dropped the low-cost tag years ago when they started focussing on the traditional package holiday market. They might sometimes say ‘friendly low fares’ but it’s a bit of a misnomer now, they really are doubling down on their holidays product.

Alicante is of course the airport for Benidorm, but the Costas have a lot of second home owners who do support seat only travel by the likes of Jet2, Ryanair and easyjet. The canaries not so much. It’s also a very long flight down to Tenerife which of course adds to the cost of a ticket.

 

[Mag_seven]

Just a gentle reminder that the thread is for the discussion of the Jet2 New Planes Order.

If anyone wants to discuss anything else then they are welcome to start a new thread in the appropriate forum section.

 

[YorkRailFan]

Jet2 has exercised its remaining options for the A321neo with Airbus following a positive financial earnings report.

It seems Jet2 has done well, and in its preliminary results, it has confirmed it has exercised its options with Airbus for further aircraft.
The leisure airline has chosen to exercise the remaining 36 purchase rights of Airbus aircraft order originally announced in late 2021. The option was taken in June 2024.

This means that they will take delivery of 146 A321neo family aircraft through to 2035.

The airline originally ordered 36 A321neos in 2021, adding a further 21, taking it to 57 at the end of that year. Since then it has ordered the smaller A320neo, along with other A321s, steadily increasing its order book.

Jet2 has taken delivery of 6 Airbus A321neos so far, all powered by CFM LEAP Engines. Currently, Acro Aircraft seating will be supporting Jet2, with the delivery of 98 shipsets of Series 9 Fixed Back seats.
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Robin Terrell, Non Exec Chairman said

“This valuable long-term order provides favourable operating cost efficiencies and enables us to confidently plan for the long-term as we continue to expand our footprint and the range of new and exciting destinations, ensuring we can continue to delight our Customers for years to come.”

Jet2 to exercsie all remaining purchase rights on its A321neo order - Economy Class & Beyond

It seems Jet2 has done well, and in its preliminary results, it has confirmed it has exercised its options with Airbus for further aircraft. Jet2 Airbus A321neo – Rendering, Airbus. The leisure airline has chosen to exercise the remaining 36 purchase rights of Airbus aircraft order originally...

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Jet2's strategy has been very smart, first they leased some A321s to get a taste of what operating them is like, then once they were happy they ordered the NEO, and now with 6 NEOs in their fleet, they're ordering more. Other airlines should pay attention.

 

[Seehof]

This is all very well but I understand that these new aircraft have many more seats. Great for Jet2s profitability (and I am a huge fan of Jet2) but can the airports cope with the same number of aircraft bringing in more and passengers? I have just come back from Verona (not school holiday time). Outward journey 30 minutes sitting on plane upon arrival due to immigration hall congestion followed by complete chaos in baggage reclaim. Inward delayed at Verona by baggage belt breakdown and awaiting 50 bags. Everywhere airports are creaking under the strain!

 

[Snow1964]

This is all very well but I understand that these new aircraft have many more seats. Great for Jet2s profitability (and I am a huge fan of Jet2) but can the airports cope with the same number of aircraft bringing in more and passengers? I have just come back from Verona (not school holiday time). Outward journey 30 minutes sitting on plane upon arrival due to immigration hall congestion followed by complete chaos in baggage reclaim. Inward delayed at Verona by baggage belt breakdown and awaiting 50 bags. Everywhere airports are creaking under the strain!

Having recently (Easter holidays) travelled on a full Easyjet A321 to Tenerife to Bristol (all 240 seats sold out), with return also sold out. I agree the airports can't cope with these higher capacity planes, none of the gates at Bristol can hold 240 without passenger queues back into corridors (which blocks people trying to get to gates further on).

The other problem was because of headwinds was over 4 hour 30 flight, add boarding time and queuing to get off, and on plane for 5 hours. Everyone in front 3 or 4 rows, and back 3 or 4 rows had a queue for toilet in aisle next to them for majority of flight. Not sure how many toilets Jet2 fit, but Easyjet was just 3 for all 240 passengers. They can't cope on these longer flights either.

When you do disembark immigration with its 2 desks at smaller airports for UK citizens also struggles, and luggage takes ages too. Profitable for airlines, but dreadful passenger experience, makes you want to consider paying for economy plus or Business class on another airline that offers it because it spoils the holiday when plane and airport is unable to cope with volume.

 

[westv]

I have read quite a few reviews from passengers who say the seating on the new planes is very hard and uncomfortable and the seat pitch has reduced.

 

[cactustwirly]

I have read quite a few reviews from passengers who say the seating on the new planes is very hard and uncomfortable and the seat pitch has reduced.

That's standard for most airlines, they have the spaceflex cabin and cram as many seats in as possible. Most airlines spec slimline lightweight seats

 

[westv]

That's standard for most airlines, they have the spaceflex cabin and cram as many seats in as possible. Most airlines spec slimline lightweight seats

It does seem to be a reduction in passenger comfort compared to the older aircraft.

 

[thejuggler]

Seating on all Jet2 aircraft is similar and not comfortable once you get to 3+ hour flights.

The 757s are now slowly making their final trips to St Athan for retirement, so if you want to see one be quick.

 

[westv]

Seating on all Jet2 aircraft is similar and not comfortable once you get to 3+ hour flights.

The 757s are now slowly making their final trips to St Athan for retirement, so if you want to see one be quick.

I traveled 3 1/2 hours back from Corfu in October and the seats were fine. It does seem the new planes are a backward step as far as passenger comfort is concerned if the comments are to be believed. No, I don't have specific links - it's just what I have read recently.
Seat pitch for the Jet2 Neo is 28.5". 737-300 31". 737-800 30"

 

[DanNCL]

I have read quite a few reviews from passengers who say the seating on the new planes is very hard and uncomfortable and the seat pitch has reduced.

It’s exactly the same seating as on every other Jet2 aircraft, including the 757s

 

[westv]

It’s exactly the same seating as on every other Jet2 aircraft, including the 757s

Is it?

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Leading leisure airline Jet2.com has today announced that its fleet of new Airbus A321/A320 neo aircraft will be fitted with the new Series 9 Fixed Back Seat from Acro Aircraft Seating, meaning customers travelling with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays can continue to enjoy an award-winning onboard experience, with fantastic comfort and space benefits.

 

[Tetchytyke]

It’s exactly the same seating as on every other Jet2 aircraft, including the 757s

Similar but not the same.

But they have also cut the seat pitch, so whilst the seat itself is very similar you still get less legroom than before.

I had a 321neo last year back from Lanzarote and I was glad I’d paid for the extra legroom seat. Even then it was snug.

 

[mpthomson]

I have read quite a few reviews from passengers who say the seating on the new planes is very hard and uncomfortable and the seat pitch has reduced.

Its an updated version of the Acro seats, with some minor aesthetic changes, as fitted to all other Jet2 planes, same padding etc. And the legroom is now the same as Ryanair/ Tui/ EasyJet etc. What people forget is that the Acro seats are very thin and therefore give quite a bit of extra legroom in the 737s/ 757s when compared with a standard seat at the same spacing.

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Same amount of padding etc, just some minor aesthetic differences and slightly lighter. They're also marginally wider than the others but not so you'd notice.

 

[westv]

Similar but not the same.

But they have also cut the seat pitch, so whilst the seat itself is very similar you still get less legroom than before.

I had a 321neo last year back from Lanzarote and I was glad I’d paid for the extra legroom seat. Even then it was snug.

It does seem to a case of "flowery manufacturer waffle v real world experience"!!

 

[Tetchytyke]

It does seem to a case of "flowery manufacturer waffle v real world experience"!!

The slimline seats are all hard, the Recaros that EasyJet and BA use are exactly the same. I don't mind them, the hardness is supportive and the extra legroom they provide is always useful. Trouble is they've used the extra legroom to squeeze more rows in.

Jet2 and EasyJet both have 40 rows in their A321neo aircraft. That's snug. BA have 37 rows and that's bad enough down the back of the bus.

 

[westv]

Hopefully it will be a while before they are used on any flights I might take from LBA!

 

[cactustwirly]

The slimline seats are all hard, the Recaros that EasyJet and BA use are exactly the same. I don't mind them, the hardness is supportive and the extra legroom they provide is always useful. Trouble is they've used the extra legroom to squeeze more rows in.

Jet2 and EasyJet both have 40 rows in their A321neo aircraft. That's snug. BA have 37 rows and that's bad enough down the back of the bus.

I hate the Recaros, seeing my flight is operated by a Neo fills me with dread. Unless it's the very new ones with the updated Collins interior.

 

[Snow1964]

Jet2 is expanding to use the new planes, two of its new A321neos will be based at new Luton base from April 2025

Jet2 will base two A321neos from April 1, 2025 (no joke), with some flights operated by non-based equipment. The airline opened its Liverpool base in March 2024, while Bournemouth—and now Luton—will begin in 2025.

As of November 13, Jet2's website indicates that 17 routes are coming. As usual, frequencies are low, and there's considerable overlap with existing Luton operators, especially easyJet and Ryanair.

Jet2 would know how many passengers who fly from its Birmingham, East Midlands, and London Stansted bases originate in Luton's catchment area. While this might partly impact these bases, the carrier's Luton base means it will gain a larger share of the pie and better penetrate the Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and North London markets.

Jet2 Adds New London Luton Base With 2 Airbus A321neos & 17 Routes

The Bedfordshire airport will be the airline's 13th base.

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