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Jet2 Reports Last-Minute Bookings Due to Iran War Fears
Businesstimes-ukThe Independent4mo ago2 sources

Jet2 Reports Last-Minute Bookings Due to Iran War Fears

Airline Jet2 has observed a trend of passengers booking flights at the last minute, attributing this behavior to anxieties surrounding potential conflict with Iran. Travelers are reportedly delaying their plans due to geopolitical uncertainties.

Worldtunisia-live1mo ago

Jet2 Launches Direct Birmingham to Tunisia Flights

Jet2 has announced new direct flights from Birmingham to Tunisia for the summer season, offering twice-weekly services. This move aims to boost UK holiday demand for North Africa and expand connectivity from Midlands Airport.

Worldtunisia-live2mo ago

Tunisia Tourism Boosted by New Jet2 Flights from UK

Tunisia's tourism sector is set to receive a major boost as Jet2 launches new flights from several UK airports, potentially marking a significant revival for British travel to the destination by 2027.

UK's Largest Travel Agencies Revealed
Businessrzeczpospolita4mo ago

UK's Largest Travel Agencies Revealed

Data from the UK Civil Aviation Authority shows that the five largest travel agencies, including Jet2holidays, TUI, and We Love Holidays, serve over twenty million customers annually out of more than 1,670 registered in the UK.

Travel firm Jet2 boosts seat capacity for summer 2026
Businesscyprus-mail6mo ago

Travel firm Jet2 boosts seat capacity for summer 2026

British travel company Jet2 (JET2.L) has announced that it expects to report annual profit in line with market estimates, adding that its on-sale capacity for Summer 2026 has risen from a year earlier, boosted by new and recently established bases. Jet2 is preparing to launch new services from London Gatwick next month, with the company […]

World Cup Round of 16 Matches and Heat Concerns
CultureBBCbloombergNYT+53FTThe GuardianAl JazeeraFox Newscbctagesschauberlingskele-figaro+45 more1mo ago56 sources

World Cup Round of 16 Matches and Heat Concerns

The World Cup Round of 16 is underway, with Egypt advancing after a penalty shootout victory against Australia. Meanwhile, France is preparing for an extreme heat threat in their match against Paraguay, prompting calls for FIFA to address player safety.

An airline barred 2 passengers after an in-flight brawl and plans to go after them for the cost of diverting the plane
BusinessBusiness Insider6mo ago

An airline barred 2 passengers after an in-flight brawl and plans to go after them for the cost of diverting the plane

Jet2 has barred two people from ever flying with it again after they brawled midair. OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images British budget airline Jet2 barred two people after a midair brawl prompted a diversion on Thursday. Jet2 said it plans to "vigorously pursue" the pair to recoup costs for the diversion. Unruly passengers can face civil and criminal prosecution in addition to airline lawsuits. "Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday" — except when it ends in a midair brawl. The British budget carrier has issued lifetime bans to two passengers after a flight from Turkey to England diverted to Belgium on Thursday following a fight on board, the airline told multiple news outlets. It's unclear what caused the altercation, but videos circulating on social media show passengers screaming and pushing as cabin crew and others attempted to break it up. The plane later continued to the UK after police removed the two passengers. Jet2 said in a statement that the pair exhibited "appalling behavior" and that it would "vigorously pursue them" to recoup the costs of the diversion. Diversions aren't cheap: they can cost airlines tens of thousands of dollars in fuel, labor, and airport fees. Any hotel and transportation costs also add up. "As a family-friendly airline, we take a zero-tolerance approach to disruptive passenger behaviour, and we are very sorry that other customers and our colleagues on board had to experience this too," the airline said. Jet2 has a history of chasing down unruly passengers. In 2019, the airline barred a disruptive traveler and billed her about $115,000 after she attempted to open an exit door midair, prompting a diversion escorted by military jets. In 2022, two brothers who fought on board another Jet2 flight forced a diversion and were later charged about $68,000 and issued lifetime bans. Other airlines have taken similar approaches, seeking reimbursement from passengers whose behavior disrupted flights. Budget competitor Ryanair, for example, last year filed a lawsuit seeking about $18,000 from a passenger it described as disruptive after a diversion to Portugal in April 2024 left 160 people needing overnight accommodation. Unruly passenger incidents surged during the pandemic, when mask mandates fueled confrontations between travelers and airline staff. Data from the Federal Aviation Administration shows there were nearly 6,000 reports on US airlines in 2021 — up about 500% from roughly 1,000 the year before. Reports fell to about 2,500 in 2022 and further to roughly 1,600 in 2025, though they still remain well above pre-pandemic levels. There have been 126 reports so far in 2026. The FAA maintains a zero-tolerance policy and has issued more than $20 million in civil fines since 2020 (these are separate from the money airlines can collect through lawsuits). In more extreme cases — such as physical assaults on crew — passengers have faced criminal prosecution, including by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, resulting in larger fines and jail time. Read the original article on Business Insider