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Forget Glastonbury – 2008 is the year of the ‘Treveller’(travelling reveller) according to Leeds-Bradford based low cost airline Jet2.com. With Glastonbury blighted by slow ticket sales and the notorious British weather looming over the rest of this year’s UK festival circuit, many regulars are opting for guaranteed sunshine and the chance to combine partying with their annual holiday at one of Europe’s top festivals, Jet2.com data reveals.

For most group trips travelling abroad wearing a ‘tour T-shirt’ is as obligatory as taking a passport or foreign currency. This summer low cost airline, Jet2.com, begins its celebration of this great British tradition with a search for the nation’s most imaginative and creative tour T-shirt.

Armed with a camcorder, her passport and a map of Europe, jewellery importer, Adele Guillen, will be racking up the miles having been unveiled as the winner of a Jet2holidays.com search for a travel reporter. After sifting through reels of video footage that Alan Whicker or Judith Chalmers would be proud of, the judges selected Adele’s entry and she will now spend the next twelve months producing as many as 18 video travel reports from destinations such as sunny Majorca and winter favourite Sharm el Sheikh.

The Which? customer satisfaction survey of more than 30,000 consumer members has praised low cost airline Jet2.com far ahead of its rivals including Easyjet and Ryanair.

Summer may be here, but Jet2.com's "Ski Bunnies", Carla and Lauren, have been urging the people of Leeds not to miss out on the airline's fantastic fares to winter ski destinations direct from Leeds Bradford.

On Friday 6th June 08, eight representatives from Jet2.com participated in the 'It's a Knock-Out' competition. Jet2.com took on Leeds based solicitors, DLA Piper, in a test of team work and agility as the two teams battled it out on an inflatable obstacle course! The competition was viewed by the game's 16,800 rugby fans on the pitch at half time.

In a first for Yorkshire, Jet2holidays and Jet2.com have announced they will begin holidays and flights to the Egyptian resort of Sharm el Sheikh, direct from Leeds Bradford International Airport.

Philip Meeson, boss of low cost airline Jet2.com – 2006 and 2007 European Short-Haul Airline of the Year – has lashed out at Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary, following comments on the ITV lunchtime news on Tuesday, June 3rd.

Jet2.com customers flying out of Blackpool can now take advantage of flights to Alicante throughout winter. Alicante is fantastic destination for sun-seekers all year round.

Whether it's a girly hen do or the boys on tour, show Jet2.com your tour t-shirt for your group getaway and you could win 15 free return flights for you and your friends.

Yorkshire and England cricketing legend, Geoffrey Boycott has given his seal of approval to Jet2.com’s new route to Jersey by joining the low cost airline on one of the first flights to the new Channel Islands destination from Leeds Bradford. A Yorkshire cricketing legend, Geoffrey is now based in Jersey with his wife Rachael. Despite this, he maintains close links to the region through family and friends and his close involvement with Yorkshire Cricket Club, and still visits the area regularly.

In what may seem like an unlikely combination, Jet2.com has introduced leading French sommelier, Francois Marcou, to wines from its very own region at an event to build links with Avignon and Yorkshire.

Following a successful trial, Jet2.com, the low cost airline with six UK bases, has announced that its premium upgrade service, Jet2Plus, is being made available from all bases and on flights from the UK over 2 hours – a total of 27 destinations in all.

Sun-filled days, buzzing nightlife, ancient architecture and stunning landscape –the gorgeous Greek island of Rhodes really does have something for every holidaymaker.

Jet2.com, the north’s low cost airline, is guaranteeing UK sun-lovers some winter warmth with sunny Canary routes now on sale. The winter sun routes will fly from Leeds Bradford, Blackpool, Manchester and Newcastle to Tenerife, and Lanzarote will be served from Leeds Bradford, Manchester and Newcastle, with flights starting from just £59.99 one way including taxes.

Jet2.com, the north’s low cost airline, has launched its winter ski schedule for 2008 giving ski and snowboard enthusiasts the opportunity to book their winter break at fantastic fares.

It is the news that the region has been waiting for – Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.com confirmed at a press conference this morning that they will commence the first ever transatlantic flights to New York, from Leeds Bradford airport. However, travellers will need to book early as this fantastic service is bound to sell out quickly.

Low cost airline Jet2.com is kicking off the month of May with the first of 8 exciting new summer routes flying out from its base at Leeds Bradford International Airport starting with the German city of Hamburg.

The first Jet2.com flight to Hamburg hit the skies on the 1st May 2008 opening up links to this fantastic city for all passengers flying from Leeds Bradford Airport.

Jet2.com's next generation of Cabin Crew based at London Stansted were awarded their wings last night, 1st May, after completing their four and a half week training course.

Leeds is a city renowned in the UK for producing some of the best new music around and having a fantastic live music scene - combine the music with this dynamic city and you have a great weekend break!

Jet2.com has today announced two brand new scheduled, low cost services from Newcastle International airport this summer – Corfu and Rhodes. The two sizzling Greek island destinations go on sale today (21 April) with the first flights departing the North East in June – the first for a low cost carrier operating scheduled flights out of Newcastle.

The city is getting ready to host a 2 day music extravaganza across the weekend, and Jet2.com can fly you there from Belfast for only £4.99 with flights departing three times a day (or fly in from Europe from just €18.99 one way inckluding taxes).

As the British weather continues to dampen everyone’s mood, Jet2.com is reminding the North West that summer sun is within easy reach, with many popular sunshine destinations now being served from Blackpool Airport.

With ticket prices rising and the recent weather promising to turn Glastonbury into a mud pit as usual; why not head abroad this year for your annual dose of music and sleeping under the stars.

Jet2.com took Gyle Shopping Centre in Edinburgh by storm last week when representatives set out to promote Jet2.com routes from the Scottish capital. The event was a great success with shoppers being given the chance to win one of 20 return flights to a fantastic Jet2.com destination from Edinburgh International Airport.

The Aintree Grand National takes place between the 3rd and 5th April 2008 but if you live in Belfast you may have resigned yourself to placing a bet at your local bookies and watching the races on TV. Well now you don't have to!

Jet2.com has been shortlisted for the prestigious award of Best Passenger Airline by The Baltic Air Charter Association (BACA). BACA is made up of all major charter aircraft operators, brokers and associated companies in the UK who will vote and the winner of the award will be announced at the BACA Excellence Awards Lunch 2008 which is to be held in London on 24th April 2008.

As if Jet2.com didn’t already deliver the best value on flights to Europe, they’ve only gone and teamed up with Hertz to offer Jet2.com customers the best value on car rental.

The Titanic Festival kicks off this weekend in Belfast city centre with a week long calendar of events between 22nd and 29th March. With tours and interesting exhibitions, the festival is a celebration of the grand ship and the people that built her in Belfast.

Don’t forget that Monday the 17th March is St Patrick’s Day and what better place to enjoy the party than Ireland itself. You will feel like you have the luck of the Irish with jet2.com’s low cost flights to Belfast from just £4.99 one way including charges.

Calling all fashionistas - the 10th - 15th of March is Belfast Fashion Week. Held at the Baby Grand, part of Belfast’s much loved venue, the Grand Opera House, you can see a mix of designer and highstreet fashion showcased in exciting runway shows across the 6 days.

Yorkshire fans, including proud sponsors Jet2.com, watched the Rhinos rise to victory and become World Club Challenge Winners 2008 - their second world title.

Jet2holidays.com, the fastest-growing tour operator in the North of England, is the first tour operator to introduce heavy child discounts throughout the year including school holidays. It is offering parents the chance to book kids places from as little as £49 meaning fewer kids will miss valuable term time.

Jet2.com, the low cost airline, has increased its flights from Leeds Bradford to Paris by double, now departing twice daily from its Yorkshire base. The low cost airline has introduced the increase with fares from just £4.99 (one way including taxes).

Jet2.com is pleased to announce that it is operating low cost flights twice a day from Leeds Bradford to the fantastic city of Paris Monday to Friday from the 30th March.

It’s the middle of a fantastic Ski season so if you haven’t already, why not pack up those skis, snowboards and boots and head to the slopes for a perfect ski break with Jet2.com.

A street in Yorkshire was woken on Monday morning with a fantastic Jet2.com wake up call – 2 free return flights for everybody in the street! Kings Croft Gardens in Moortown, Leeds were woken by Jet2.com staff as each house in the street won 2 free return flights to one of the 36 destinations from Leeds Bradford as part of the Jet2.com 5th Birthday Giveaway.

The winner of the first car in a travel agent promotion by low cost airline Jet2.com has been presented to the lucky travel agent, Vanessa Hewitson, from Freedom Direct in Newcastle.

Vote for your street on jet2.com/36 and your entire street could win free return flights with Jet2.com! Following the success of our ‘Vote for your street’ campaign in the Manchester region, and as part of the company’s 5th birthday celebrations, Jet2.com will be coming to a street somewhere in Yorkshire, to promote their fantastic competition.

Watch out - the Vikings are coming back to York! Between 13th and 17th February the Viking Festival will take place in the historic city of York. There will be over 100 specially organised arts, music, drama and action events taking place, many of which are free of charge.

Jet2.com, the low cost airline, has today announced the appointment of its first ‘Tour Operator Sales Manager’ as the airline continues to forge strong links with the trade.

For the past two mornings the Jet2.com team were up bright and early to wake the inhabitants of Emery Close in Stockport, and Sutton Hall Gardens in Chester, with the great news that their street and each household on it had won 2 free return flights to any of Jet2.com’s 16 destinations from Manchester.

On Sunday 2nd December 07, Jet2.com office staff took on the cabin crew in a football tournament and family fun day, to raise funds for Children in Need. The office staff saw off the cabin crew in a very competitive performance between the 5-aside teams!

It’s the season to grab a bargain on those to-good-to miss deals! And how good would that reduced bikini look on a beach in sunny Spain?! Or why not snap some views of the mountains with that new camera? Jet2.com has some stupendously good fares to great destinations for 2008 - and unlike the January sales, the bargains don’t stop come the 31st of January.

After all the excess of Christmas and New Year, January can seem like a very long month and with the current climate we have here in the UK a very cold month too. Why not lift the post Christmas blues with a trip to the Canary Islands with Jet2.com.

Jet2.com, the low cost airline, has just announced that the exciting destinations of Rome, Faro and Budapest are now on sale for Summer 2008 from Manchester Airport at bargain fares starting at £29.99 (one way including charges).

Jet2.com has signed a deal with independent transfer specialist Holiday Taxis. This fantastic new service provides airport transfers for any party size with private taxi transfers, a group minibus or low cost shuttle transfers.

Palma is a hot spot for those looking to absorb the culture and history of the city - at night, the Cathedral lights up and the city's streets bustle with shoppers and busy restaurants serving the very best of authentic and international cuisine.

Under one parasol, the Canaries have more than a fabulous year-round climate in common – they also have a host of things to do to get the best from your visit to the Canaries.

Jet2.com cabin crew member and Miss World contestant Melissa Patten competed last Saturday in the Miss World competition in China. Melissa has spent a month in China in preparation for the big event to compete against 106 beautiful and talented contestants from around the world.

Jet2.com was once again named one of the best low cost airlines in Europe and narrowly missed a first place at the Telegraph Travel Awards 2007. Beating off tough competition from across Europe, Jet2.com was the runner-up in the "Best No Frills Airline" category, narrowly missing out on the top spot just behind Air Berlin.

Jet2.com Cabin Crew member Melissa Patten scooped the title of Miss Northern Ireland back in June this year - now she is in China taking on the world’s most beautiful ladies for the Miss World crown.

Jet2plus was launched last Friday in Belfast as Hannah Doubtfire and Lauren Godfrey travelled to Northern Ireland to meet lucky passengers heading off on their holidays to Tenerife.

Lucky Lianne Wayman of County Durham was the winner of two return flights to Tenerife after completing a questionnaire on board a recent Jet2.com flight. The questionnaire was in reference to Jet2.com's Extra services offered including accommodation, car hire and insurance.

On the 14th November BBC Look North arranged a challenge pitting Jet2.com against the Eurostar. The race was from York Minster to the Eiffel Tower and had two BBC reporters go head-to-head, one by air and one by rail.

Christmas is just around the corner so now’s the time to start thinking of what to buy your loved ones. This year don’t spend hours fighting your way through the crowds in busy department stores and crowded streets when you can do all your Christmas shopping from the comfort of your airline seat and enjoy a relaxing break at the same time!

Lovebites Foods, who supply lucky Jet2.com passengers with the popular breakfast Love Muffin, have come out tops at the Deliciously Yorkshire Annual Awards.

We're all guilty of moaning when we see that the shops have started selling tinsel in October and change the channel when we hear an advert with the dreaded jingle bells; but it’s finally time to succumb to the Christmas spirit as the festive season is fast approaching.

Leeds Rhinos, 2007 Engage Super League champions, have released their new home kit this week featuring the logo of their new sponsors - Jet2.com.

Pack your skis and grab your gloves and hat because snow has arrived in the Alps! With snow arriving a little earlier than usual skiers and snowboarders across the country are sure to flock to the fantastic resorts in the Alps to make the most of what promises to be a great winter season.

The rapid growth of Jet2.com’s base at Belfast International was given an additional boost this week as the airline flew its first Boeing 757 aircraft into the airport to launch its Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, service.

Miss Northern Ireland and Jet2.com Cabin Crew member Melissa Patton left for China on Wednesday to take part in the 2007 Miss World competition.

Jet2.com flights go on sale today for summer 2008 from Newcastle to London Gatwick and Malaga. Whether you’re after a weekend break in England’s vibrant and cosmopolitan capital city or fancy a week on a beach in warm summer sun then Jet2.com can help.

Jet2.com has been awarded the Best European Short-Haul Airline for the second year on the trot. Voted for by the readers of The Guardian and Observer newspapers, Jet2.com beat off strong competition from the likes of KLM and BMI, to proudly receive this award at the annual Guardian Travel Awards.

Remember, remember the 5th of November! Yes it’s nearly that time of year again so whether you choose to spend Bonfire Night and Halloween (31st October) in the UK or somewhere a little sunnier, Jet2.com can get you there.

Last week saw Jet2.com’s very own Station Manager, Debbie Abbott rewarded for her great achievements at the Northern Ireland Travel Awards by being crowned the Northern Ireland Travel and Tourism Awards Personality of the Year.

Jet2.com is pleased to announce their support for our great Olympic hope Ellie Koyander. Ellie is one of the best competitors in the country competing in competitive mogul racing and living her passion for skiing.

A £250 million development at Clarence Dock in Leeds is set to turn the city into the new Venice. The plans to start a waterbus service for commuters, shoppers and tourists should be complete by Easter next year.

A recent website review praising Jet2.com asked the low cost airline to bring back a very important part of its popular ‘Destination Guide’ pages - the price of a pint!

This years Celebrity Big Brother winner, Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is making her UK stage debut this November with musical extravangaza Miss Bollywood. Shilpa visits Yorkshire for the second time this year after attending the International Indian Film Festival earlier in 2007.

Local authorities of Yorkshire and Humberside have been voting for the region's best-loved treasures for the online Pride of Place poll. The shortlist of 39 includes Fountains Abbey, Castle Howard, Flamborough Head and Bridlington’s beaches. With dozens of flights coming into Leeds Bradford everyday, why not discover for yourself the spectacular sights Yorkshire has to offer.

Snowboarders and Skiers will be happy to hear that Jet2.com, the low cost airline has reduced the price of flights to top Ski destinations to just £19.99, one way including charges.

Jet2.com today announced the release of flights for Summer 08 to Belfast from Blackpool and Leeds along with flights to Pisa, Menorca & Tenerife from Newcastle International Airport.

Commuters passing through Leeds station were stunned this week as they were treated to a performance of the Haka. New Zealand All Golds are in town for the Gillette Fusion Centenary International rugby league game which takes place this Saturday. They performed the traditional Maori dance after arriving at the train station to surprised commuters waiting for their trains!

Leeds Bradford Airport has been named as the best performing airport for flight delays in a report by the Civil Aviation Authority between April and June last year. In the study of ten major UK airports including Manchester, London City, Luton and Stansted, Leeds Bradford came out best.

Ibiza, the party island of the Mediterranean will be closer than ever to residents of the North West as Jet2.com, the low cost airline announced today that it had launched a direct service between its Blackpool base and the ‘White Isle’.

England beat the odds to prove their critics wrong on Saturday when they beat Australia to reach the semi finals of the Rugby World Cup. The game finished Australia 10-12 England and the winners will now take on France in the semi finals to be held on 13th October.

Now that the nights are getting darker and the days are getting colder Jet2.com has made an announcement to make you feel warm inside. The low cost airline has put more flights on sale for Summer 08 so if you fancy a bit of European culture then book your Jet2.com flights for your summer holiday to Rome, Prague or Krakow now.

Readers of the Yorkshire Post and Yorkshire Evening Post have probably noticed the exclusive cheap flights to 20 Jet2.com Sun, Ski and City destinations that the low cost airline has been offering readers.

Jet2.com is now offering passengers the chance to get their hands on something delicious, hot and tasty - a Love Muffin!! Not to be confused with the latest celebrity pin up the Love Muffin is a fantastic Premium All Day Breakfast in a buttered muffin at the unbelievable price of £2.50.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could skip to the front of the queue with priority check-in, glide through security in the Fast Track lane, enjoy a refreshing beverage in the VIP lounge pre-flight then sit back and relax in front of cabin seating and be served at your seat with an in-flight meal of you choice?

Jet2.com has just been voted the world's third best low cost airline by readers of Condé Nast Traveller in their 10th annual Reader Awards. Beating off fierce competition from the likes of Ryanair and American giant Southwest Airlines, Jet2.com was a firm favourite with readers, who gave the airline an overall satisfaction of 81.74 per cent.

Leeds International film festival is the biggest regional film festival in the UK; stars are expected to flock to the festival which takes place in November, with a chance to enjoy a mix of alternative cinema; humour, thrillers, documentaries, and the opportunity to "see the un-seeable" with foreign imports and the best of British Independent Cinema showing in Leeds before anywhere else.

The Evening Chronicle Sunshine Fund, a children's charity based in Newcastle upon Tyne, were thrilled to discover that Jet2.com were generously donating 4 free flights as a top prize for their annual charity ball. Last year the event held at the Newcastle Marriot Hotel raised nearly 20,000 to provide specially adapted equipment for sick and disabled children.

Jet2.com has today released tickets to Avignon, Toulouse and La Rochelle from Edinburgh for summer 08. These fabulous cities are a real hit with the Scots and vice versa. The mutual admiration the Scots & French have for each other's culture and country will ensure these routes are a success.

Jet2.com passengers could soon be flying alongside royalty as Prince Harry's girlfriend, Chelsy Davy, has moved to Leeds to study Law at the city's University. As keens travellers, the airline are certain it won't be long until Harry whisks Chelsy away for a break from her studies to one of the carrier’s top European destinations!

Amidst all the excitement surrounding Jet2.com's announcement of a further 8 routes and a significant sponsorship deal with Leeds Rugby, Jet2.com had another big announcement to make - an ambitious yet realistic target to carry 3.5 million passengers to and from Leeds Bradford by 2010.

Kendells Bistro, a new French restaurant, has recently opened in the heart of Leeds. The bistro in St Peters Square was given top marks for its 'imaginative' and 'divine' French cuisine by the local newspaper.

Jet2.com, the low cost airline, has today not only announced eight new destinations from its base at Leeds Bradford airport but also a significant expansion of existing routes and a closer working relationship with Leeds Rhinos and Leeds Carnegie, all aimed at significantly raising the profile of Jet2.com, Leeds Bradford International Airport and the Yorkshire region, particularly on the European stage.

Christie Young had reason for double celebrations last Thursday; as well as starting her new role with Jet2.com she also became the companies 1,500th employee - a major milestone in the Jet2.com success story.

Jet2.com has announced another 8 destinations to the network, as well as strengthening its support and commitment to the Yorkshire region as official partner and associate sponsor of Leeds Rugby.

Jet2.com is now currently recruiting for dedicated people to join their Cabin Crew and are backing the latest recruitment drive with an exciting radio and press campaign.

Jet2.com launched their latest television campaign during Friday's Big Brother final. The new adverts feature their ‘Huge Sale - Just Pay the Taxes’ where customers can pick up flights to fantastic winter sun and fun cities destinations from just £9.99.

Passengers can now book their flights from Manchester to destinations such as Ibiza, Nice and Pisa for Summer 2008 as Jet2.com gives it’s customers the opportunity to book their Summer break for next year now.

The Yorkshire city of Bradford is being hailed as the 'best base for business' due to its transport link, talented workforce and quality of life, beating larger UK cities London and Birmingham.

Jet2.com, the low cost airline, today celebrated a significant milestone in its history as it welcomed its 10 millionth passenger since commencing operations nearly five years ago.

The Open Air Gallery in West Belfast has always been a popular tourist hotspot but now it's officially been described as the UKs 'best tourist attraction' by The Independent newspaper.

Why not get yourself on a low cost Jet2.com flight to Leeds and take the direct York Air Coach from the airport to York. There you can explore this beautiful city by day and buy a picnic and settle down to watch a classic film in an amazing historic outdoor location in the evening.

Jet2.com, the North’s low cost airline, today brought some much needed sun to the North West by releasing seats on its summer 08 routes from its base at Blackpool Airport.

Whether it's time to celebrate or commiserate why not take a break and head of to one of Jet2.com's top destinations. Last week A-level results revealed a higher pass rate for the 25th year in a row, this week it’s GCSE results, but will the success rate be as good this year round?

With a good forecast on the cards for this Bank holiday weekend, no doubt you're planning to head to the sunny coastline. To some this seems like the perfect way to enjoy the bank holiday, to others this screams congestion, traffic jams, stuffy cars, screaming kids and to top it all off the RAC predict the worst for congestion this weekend. Still so tempting?

A recent tabloid news article sensationally highlighted to the public the out of hour's activities of one of Jet2.com’s Manchester cabin crew members and the other services on offer that you would not get on a Jet2.com flight.

Okay, so maybe Manchester's not the first place that springs to mind when you think of the fashion capitals of the world but this October all the big names in fashion will be heading to the city for the launch of Manchester's very first fashion weekend.

Manchester is arguably one of the UK's most musical cities as the birthplace of many great bands such as the Stone Roses and Oasis and now investors are ensuring that the city continues to live up to its musical name by putting even more money into Manchester's music scene.

Checked in and escorted to its seat, the Carnegie Challenge trophy took pride of place on Jet2.com’s service from Barcelona to Leeds last Tuesday. Having been turned away by BMI, Jet2.com were honoured to carry such an important symbol of sporting history back to the UK in preparation for the Carnegie Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on 25th September 07.

You've heard of the Bears of Berlin and the Cow Parade but have you heard of a car parade? Manchester is pleased to be the very first city in the UK to launch this exciting new parade which will take place in the city on Saturday September 8th.

If you are flying from Leeds Bradford Airport to Venice, Pisa or Barcelona why dont you pre-book your MEZZO Personal In-Flight Entertainment Player online for only £1 now. This fantastic offer is available to pre book online until 23rd August and is bound to be a sell out, so log o nto Jet2.mezzo.aero to check availability and book as soon as possible.

Don't be surprised if you see hundreds of Santas dashing through Manchester on Sunday 12th August. You haven't suddenly lost 4 months of the year; it is in fact the crazy opening parade of the 3rd Annual Pride Games.

Low cost airline Jet2.com today underlined its commitment to Northern Ireland and provided welcome relief to the bad weather we have been having as it launched its summer ‘08 season and increased service to Malaga and Barcelona from its base at Belfast International Airport.

Jet2.com have announced it's summer 08 routes from Belfast International airport to give its customers the great opportunity to book for their summer sun break next year.

As part of an ongoing objective to give their customers a stress-less airport experience, Jet2.com have announced that golfers, skiers and snowboarders can now pre-book their clubs, skis and snowboard online at Jet2.com.

Now the majority of schools have finished for the summer holidays there has never been a better time to book a last minute flight or holiday with Jet2.com.

The new Jet2.com ads have got people all over the North of England asking “what is there to do at Drain’s Bay, where the chuff is Muff and what is a great night out like in Glengormley?”

According to Meteorologists Britain’s spell of wet weather is due to the unusual position of the jet stream – not what our planes travel in, but the belt of fast moving air above the earth that controls the movements of the bad weather systems!

As folklore would have us believe, as it rained on the 15th July we are destined to have 40 more days of continuous rain! St Swithun has the reputation as a weather saint due to the delay in moving his body from its lowly grave to its golden shrine within the Cathedral due to incessant rain!

From 13th July to 20th July Jet2.com Leeds Bradford Airport passengers can take advantage of our 1000 half price MEZZO Personal Entertainment Players if they pre-book online at Jet2.com's MEZZO page.

The arrivals board at Leeds Bradford Airport tells an all too familiar tale, passengers wanting to travel to Yorkshire from Belfast City who can only dream of what might have been. However, the wise people who chose Jet2.com from Belfast International arrived at Leeds Bradford Airport ahead of schedule.

Met office research suggests that the heavy rain the UK has experienced throughout May and June may be here for the rest of the summer. Yorkshire and Lincolnshire have suffered some of the worst rain and are still recovering from the floods, but the rest of the UK has also suffered heavy downpours.

Leeds very own rock group 3milehigh chose Jet2.com as their preferred method of transport for their Inaugural European Tour promoting their self-titled debut album '3milehigh'. The local four piece band headed off to Prague for their 4 night tour of the city: Rocking the River Town Festival for 3 nights.

Visit Leeds with Jet2.com and let your taste buds tingle with the mouth-watering array of world cuisine on offer. The five day Leeds Food and Drink Festival runs from 8-12th August and aims to bring together many of the city's most celebrated restaurants, food and drink producers, suppliers and retailers to showcase the range of high quality multi-cultural cuisine available in Leeds.

Yorkshire ski fans are already dusting down their ski jackets and delving for their goggles in anticipation, with Jet2.com’s latest news of more flights than ever to the slopes from Leeds Bradford. This includes a huge increase in the amount of low cost flights to Geneva, with three extra flights per week added for this winter and summer 2008 flights on sale now.

The Jet2.com offices are buzzing with pride after the recent announcment that one of their cabin crew has been deservedly crowned Miss Northern Ireland. 19 years old Melissa Patton joined the company in 2006 and has been wowing customers ever since and always been a winner in their eyes.

Do you need to travel between the North and South of England but can’t get a train? Why not take a plane, or more specifically Jet2.com’s Newcastle to London Gatwick service.

Jet2.com has signalled its intention to continue expansion at Leeds Bradford Airport by announcing that, for the first time, it would sell flights to Geneva year-round – it also said that it would offer 10,000 seats per week to ski destinations from the airport, a leap of 30 per cent year-on-year. This includes 11 flights per week to the ever popular Geneva.

Jet2.com is not only the North’s favourite airline, it has now been recognised as the No.1 online retailer in the North as well. Web traffic figures released from the world’s leading online competitive intelligence service, IMRG-Hitwise, confirmed that the low cost carrier had the busiest website for any northern-based company in the UK and had also beaten off the likes of ASDA, Boots and TopShop.

It's official, the ski frenzy has started and people are booking in their droves to secure the lowest prices to the best ski destinations. With thousands of seats available from £4.99, what are you waiting for?

Jet2.com, the low cost airline, today announced its sixth, and first ever ski service from its fast growing base at Edinburgh airport. Two flights a week, on Saturdays and Sundays, will leave the Scottish capital for Chambéry, in the heart of the French Alps, the gateway to some of Europe’s greatest skiing.

Jet2.com has launched its biggest sale ever, with flights to 29 destinations from only 1p. The offer ends Thursday, and Jet2.com is urging holidaymakers to book now in order to take advantage of the fantastic deals on offer. Passengers can book their 1p city break now, to destinations including Rome, Venice, Pisa, Berlin and Valencia.

What passengers have known for years has now been made official as Jet2.com, the low cost airline, has revealed that it has come top in a punctuality list of low cost airlines operating out of the UK.

Winter sun seekers across the North and beyond will be delighted with Jet2.com’s latest announcement of the first ever low cost flights to Gran Canaria from 28.99 one way ex tax and the additions of Lanzarote from Manchester and Newcastle

Valencia has quietly been improving its City over the last decade making it in many ways more than equal to Barcelona in offering the visitor a fantastic city break.

Airlines across the UK are currently rushing out to buy new batteries for their watches following the latest report into on-time performance. Jet2.com have recently been announced 'the most on-time airline for 2006' beating all other low cost airlines to win this customer focused award.

Disneyland Paris celebrates its 15th birthday this month so there is no better time to treat the little ones! A host of events and festivities are planned to celebrate the resorts birthday making your trip a truly magical one! Thrill seekers can ride the Big Thunder Mountain, or jump on board The Pirates of the Caribbean ride.

You can now pre-book your in-flight entertainment with Jet2.com. Simply click on the link on the Travel Extras or Sky Shop pages of their website to pre-book your Personal In Flight Entertainment player powered by MEZZO from only £5, now available on selected Jet2.com flights.

Last week Jet2.com’s flight to Murcia left Manchester with some rather special guests on board. The Liverpool Legends were travelling to Murcia to participate in a celebrity golf tournament, in aid of the 'Marina Dalglish appeal'.

Here’s some fresh ideas for Jet2.com customers to experience Italy this summer. Find your perfect Italian experience whether it’s sunning yourself on the beach near Rome or cheering on the boats at the races in Venice!

Jet2.com, the low cost airline, announced today that it was helping another air carrier based at Leeds Bradford Airport. Yorkshire Air Ambulance, which operates a fleet of two helicopters from the airport, has received a donation of £919 from the airline, bringing the total contribution to over £1,500 to date.

As usual Glastonbury sold out in around 10 seconds this year leaving lots of earnest music fans with a big hole in their summer music calendar. But who needs Glastonbury when there’s a veritable smörgasbord of top music festivals taking place throughout Europe this summer.

Ever fancied viewing one of Italy's most spectacular attractions in a different light? From June this year the Cathedral Square in Pisa, home to the famous leaning tower, the Monumental Cemetery and the Museum of the Sinopiae, is opening for night time viewings for the very first time. You can escape the comings and goings of tourists during the day and view the dazzling marble complex in the moonlight.

Five typically Italian towns make up the stunning area of Valdarno and provide a wealth of activities for all visitors. Check out our Jet2.com’s top recommendations for things to do in this charming region of Italy.

This summer why not check out Murcia and discover what this hidden gem has to offer. Murcia is situated on the South East coast of Spain and boasts the worlds' largest salt-water lagoon, which is said to be 5 degrees warmer than the sea!

Jet2.com passengers were given the red carpet treatment as the company celebrated the launch of their first flight to Milan from Belfast this week! A generous slice of the ‘Dolce Vita’ was offered to passengers checking in for the first flight to Milan as they walked along a red carpeted-catwalk to check in for the inaugural flight.

Yorkshire’s favourites were welcomed by Yorkshire’s favourite airline as the Yorkshire County Cricket Club gents checked in bright an early for Jet2.com’s flight to Alicante earlier this week!

Fast-expanding low cost airline Jet2.com, has today unveiled its specially-designed aircraft which will operate on its Newcastle-London Gatwick service which started this week.

On the 25th March Jet2.com's fantastic new routes commence across the North with great cheap flights throughout Europe. With 26 new routes for Summer 2007 flying from your local airport you’ll be spoilt for choice this summer. Whether you want to soak up the Spanish sun in Almeria, chill out in a street café in Toulouse or shop till you drop in Milan's boutiques Jet2.com have the fares and flights to suit you.

Forget the train journey or the long drive – Jet2.com now have the very answer to those of you wanting to travel between the North East and the South. Jet2.com’s new Newcastle – Gatwick service took off today, with delighted business travellers embracing the low cost fares and frequent thrice daily schedule.

Jet2.com today announced the latest route to be added to its ever increasing destinations from Edinburgh. Flights to Avignon will be available for the first time from Scotland with the inaugural flight leaving Edinburgh on 23rd June 2007. What’s more it’s the only direct route to Avignon from the North.

This Sunday 25th March will herald the first of Jet2.com’s London Gatwick flights from Newcastle. With 3 daily flights Monday to Friday and once daily on Saturday and Sunday, Jet2.com are sure that business and leisure travellers alike with benefit from this service.

Jet2.com has topped the list for the greatest quality of service, excellence in reliability, customer service and value for money in a recent poll by the UKs leading consumer website ReviewCentre.com.

Have you booked your Easter break yet? Well there’s still time to bag a fantastic bargain with Jet2.com. Whether you want sun, city or ski Jet2.com have the solution for you. Check out these top tips for a great break this coming bank holiday.

If you’d rather be hauling your ass up a rock face than battling for a sun lounger this summer then why not discover some of the most impressive mountains in Europe. The Dolomites are located in Northern Italy just 1h½ drive from Venice (4hrs from Milan).

If someone said to you ‘lets go on holiday to Northern Ireland’ what would you think? Well this year Northern Ireland has been listed as one of THE places to visit, so shelve those preconceptions and have a look at what this beautiful country has to offer.

As all you snow junkies know this ski season has been iffy at best. But hurrah, we have snow in Europe and Jet2.com has put together a great idea for a last minute ski break this season.

You can now save time at the airport with Jet2.com’s brand new online seat selection and check-in facility. Want to make your holiday as relaxed and stress-free as possible? Well start as you mean to go on by selecting your preferred seat via the Jet2.com website, then check-in using the online facility, print your boarding pass and your done!

Check out fantastic deals on great city, sun and ski destinations this half term with budget airline Jet2.com. Whether you want to spoil the family with a week on a beach, treat yourself to some action on the slopes or surprise your partner with a city break away from the kids (we're sure they'd love to stay with Grandma!) Jet2.com have the deals for you.

As the largest scheduled airline at Manchester Airport, offering low cost services to 23 European city, ski and sun destinations, Jet2.com is delighted to hear that Manchester has been chosen as the venue for Britain's first "Super Casino".

Business travellers, romantics and families planning a trip to Disneyland Paris can now take advantage of cheap flights to the French capital with Jet2.com. Yorkshire’s low cost airline, are committed to continuing their daily low cost flight to Paris, from just £4.99 one way excluding taxes!

Jet2.com have now gone on sale with Summer 07 flights to Bergen from Newcastle. Experience a city break with a difference, with flights from just £4.99 one way excluding taxes. Bergen boasts a backdrop of stunning mountains which are wrapped around a picturesque harbour lined with a variety of fashionable restaurants and bars.

Fancy sampling some of the best beer and bratwurst in Europe this Summer? Well Jet2.com’s flights to Düsseldorf from Leeds are on sale now for Summer '07, so get booking now and bag a bargain with flights from just £7.99 one way excluding taxes.

If you turned up to work this morning looking like a drowned rat, sporting a Russell Brand-style hairdo containing an empty crisp packet and various other debris deposited by the tornado that blew you into the office, then like us you'll be hankering for some sunshine.

Love it or hate it, the time has come again when the eyes of the nation are glued to TV screens across the country! Yes Celebrity Big Brother is back with a vengeance and a host of so called celebrities, including the Goody family, are here to provide us with more nonsense than we thought possible.

Have you decided on your New Year's Resolution this year? Are you determined to keep it this time or already resigned to the fact that it will be inevitably broken by the 3rd Jan?

If cheap beer, great sights and great value food are your thing then look no further.

France, Alpe d'Huez (0/50cm) and Les Deux Alpes (0/50cm) both reopened at the weekend with good skiing to be had on the well groomed upper slopes.

The people of Blackpool got a taste of clubbing Dutch style this weekend with a high profile event taking place at the UKs biggest nightclub, The Syndicate.