Jet2 enters Gatwick market with A321neo base

LONDON - London Gatwick is set to welcome Jet2 in March 2026, marking a "major milestone" for the airport as it becomes the latest base for one of the UK’s largest airlines. Jet2 will launch operations with six aircraft, including five Airbus A321neo, and a network of 29 routes, the airport said in a statement.

"This marks the largest new based airline at London Gatwick this century, as the UK’s leading tour operator expands to meet soaring demand from passengers and independent travel agents", Gatwick airport said.

The Gatwick base expands Jet2’s footprint to 14 UK airport bases. Jet2 has put a significant programme on sale for its first summer of operations, with 29 sunshine destinations available. "The first flight from London Gatwick will take off for Tenerife on 26 March 2026, perfectly timed for the Easter holidays", according to the airport.

A fleet of six aircraft will fly passengers to a wide choice of destinations across mainland Spain, the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Malta, Italy, Croatia, Bulgaria and Cyprus."?This includes five based brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft", Gatwick said.