No sign of credit crunch at Jet2holidays.com

Statistics released this week from Jet2holidays.com show that 63% of its passengers are travelling within ten weeks of booking and the tour operator has now secured additional hotel beds to meet a booming lates market.

The company, which offers three, four and five-star package holidays from six UK airports, is the North’s fastest growing tour operator – it experienced strong sales at the start of the year and has now had to add extra summer lates capacity to meet anticipated demand.

Four of its most popular routes – Spain, Cyprus, Sardinia, and Sharm el Sheikh – have had the biggest volume increases with April and May deals being offered from £159 per person*.

Mandy Round, General Manager at Jet2holidays.com, said: “Statistics show that over the last twelve months 63% of holidays were taken within ten weeks of making the booking.

“If this trend continues then we would have potentially been looking at a shortfall in supply coming into our June-July-August busiest period, so we have taken the decision now to add more capacity.

“It’s good news for our customers as we have been able to maintain our supply of high quality three, four and five-star accommodation, but we have managed to keep our prices rock bottom on all duration holidays.”

The company benchmarks its prices on a daily basis to ensure that its holidays are the most competitive in the North of England.

Deals – ex-Belfast

Seven nights staying in the resort of Salou on the Costa Dorada can be secured half board flying from Belfast Airport to Barcelona for £159*, which offers a great value break during April and May.

Deals – ex-Leeds Bradford

The company has some irresistible deals for anyone within easy reach of Leeds Bradford Airport – £249** for a seven-night holiday to the popular destination of Cyprus; a week-long break to the exclusive island of Sardinia costs from £459***; both packages on offer throughout May 2008.

Deals – ex-Manchester

A seven-night trip to the Egyptian resort of Sharm el Sheikh can be secured for £374**** from Manchester Airport throughout April this year, whilst during both April and May, holidaymakers can book seven nights to the resort of Albufeira on the Algarve for as little as £169***** flying into Faro Airport.

Destinations

The island of Cyprus is one of the most popular destinations in the Mediterranean and appeals to a large number of British holidaymakers. Steeped in history and culture, its tavernas and relaxed mezze-style dining are popular for people looking for something more than just sun, sea and sangria.

Sardinia, traditionally the preserve of the wealthy, is renowned for its crystal-clear seas and world-class beaches and via its flights to Olbia - gateway to the island’s exclusive resorts of Golfo Aranci and Porto Cervo – Jet2holidays.com is committed to bringing it within easy reach to more people with its low prices.

The Costa Dorada, meaning ‘Golden Coast’, boasts an array of beautiful flat beaches along the shores of southern Catalonia. Lying to the south of Barcelona and stretching from the Costa Brava to Tarragona, the region offers something for everyone from young families to people keen of booking a golfing holiday.

For those travellers looking for a holiday destination slightly further afield, Sharm el Sheikh provides a fabulous mix of stunning beaches on the Red Sea resort with a great nightlife supported by an endless supply of fantastic restaurants and bars.

* Price per person, based on seven nights self catering in a three-star apartment. Price includes return flights from Belfast to Barcelona, departing throughout April and May 2008 and includes taxes and transfers to the chosen resort.

** Price per person, based on seven nights self catering in a four-star apartment. Price includes return flights from Leeds Bradford to Paphos, departing throughout May 2008 and includes taxes and transfers to the chosen resort.

*** Price per person, based on seven nights half board in a four-star hotel. Price includes return flights from Leeds Bradford to Olbia, departing throughout May 2008 and includes taxes and transfers to the chosen resort.

**** Price per person, based on seven nights all inclusive in a four-star apartment. Price includes return flights from Manchester to Sharm el Sheikh, departing throughout April 2008 and includes taxes and transfers to the chosen resort.

***** Price per person, based on seven nights half board in a three-star apartment. Price includes return flights from Manchester to Faro, departing throughout April and May 2008 and includes taxes and transfers to the chosen resort.

For bookings or more information on other summer late deals visit Jet2holidays.com.