✈️ Jet2holidays Launches First-Ever Flights from London Gatwick 🌞
Exciting news for holidaymakers! Jet2holidays has officially launched its first-ever flights from London Gatwick today, Thursday 26 March 2026, marking a significant expansion as their 14th UK base.
The inaugural flight departed to Tenerife at 9:55 AM from the South Terminal, and this new base will operate a fleet of six aircraft serving 29 sunshine destinations across Europe, including Spain, Greece, and Turkey.
Key Details from Today’s Launch
- First Departure: Tenerife (TFS) at 09:55
- Terminal: London Gatwick South Terminal
- Destinations: Popular spots including Malaga, Majorca, and Faro
- Aircraft: New Airbus A321neo planes
- Expansion: The largest new airline base at Gatwick this century
This launch comes just in time for the Easter holidays, offering travellers a wide range of destinations in Jet2holidays’ first season from Gatwick. With more flights and flexibility, it’s now easier than ever to plan a sun-soaked getaway from London.
Jet2holidays’ expansion reflects the continued demand for short-haul European holidays, and with Gatwick as a new base, passengers can enjoy more routes, modern aircraft, and a seamless travel experience.
For travel enthusiasts and agents alike, this is an exciting development — opening up new opportunities to explore Europe’s top sunshine destinations.
📅 Start planning your next holiday today!
