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Travel24
Jet2 new base?? I believe if there was enough space jet2 would have launched Gatwick ages ago and are probably still trying to now. However, there is not enough room I don’t think for them to make a hub there. Jet2 would also likely launch routes to the same places wizzair, easy jet, Tui, Vueling and British Airways already compete for so would be very hard to compete here. I believe Bournemouth, Southampton even Exeter are possible choices. Cardiff no too close to Bristol, Norwich too close to stansted, Luton no space, heathrow no space and far too expensive.
No they wouldn’t. And yes they would and that’s the point. No longer are they a Northern low-cost airline. They are the UKs largest tour operator with an excellent brand and loyal following. Now is the perfect time to solidify that position by entering the largest U.K. leisure airport.
Do not also assume that a ‘new base’ will be in the U.K. as alluded to above, there may be operational reasons to re-open overseas outstations.