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JET2 is launching a new flight route from a tiny UK airport to a popular destination in the Channel Islands. Bournemouth residents will be able to reach Jersey with a direct flight this summer. Advertisement 3 Bournemouth residents will be able to reach channel island Jersey with a direct flight Credit: Getty 3 The new route brings the number of Jet2 destinations from Bournemouth to 22 Credit: Alamy The airline and tour operator will fly the first passengers on the cross-channel route on Friday, July 25.
But the connection will only run for the summer, with the last plane completing the trip on Saturday, September 29. The flight will run twice a week, with departures on Tuesdays and Saturdays. This addition brings the total number of Jet2 routes out of Bournemouth Airport to 22 - including six new routes.
Advertisement read more in travel epic I was among first to visit new Universal theme park - one attraction blew my mind SCREEN IT Victorian English village is home to waterfalls and train used in Harry Potter In a vote of confidence for the airport, the airline has invested by adding an extra aircraft to its fleet there. The flight will be a very quick trip for passengers - perfect for a long weekend. Jet2, the UK's largest tour operator, will also be offering package holidays to the island.
Holidaymakers will be able to go for deals including a range of three to five-star accommodation options. Advertisement Most read in News Travel HAPPY TRAVELLERS Major change for holidaymakers as check-in to be scrapped in new rules ISLAND GEM I visited Italian island loved by both celebs and royalty with hidden beaches ALL A-FJORD Jet2 announces exciting new flights from busy Scottish airport this spring NUFFIN BUT PUFFINS I visited amazing UK island with 30,000 puffins & even dolphins to spot Jersey is the largest channel island, and is perfect for people seeking an outdoor adventure getaway - boasting great hiking, surfing, kayaking and diving. It is also described as having "aquamarine waters and vast stretches of white sand beaches".
Jet2 landed at luton airport Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2, said: "We are delighted to be launching Jersey as our latest brand-new and exclusive destination from Bournemouth Airport for summer 26, reflecting the enormous demand from customers and independent travel agents." He added: "With a great choice of flights and holidays available to this fantastic destination, holidaymakers have so much choice and flexibility when it comes to enjoying a getaway to Jersey next summer with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.
" Advertisement Bournemouth Airport's managing director, Steve Gill, said: "We’re delighted to welcome this brand-new route to Jersey with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, which means they will offer 22 destinations for summer 2026 from Bournemouth. "It’s fantastic to see continued investment in new routes, with even more choice and flexibility for our passengers.
"Jersey is a beautiful destination with broad appeal and we’re confident this new service will be a popular addition to our growing network." Passengers taking the new flights this summer could have to contend with a major change to airport procedure , as boarding passes and check-ins are to be axed. Advertisement New airport rules could see passengers able to access their passports through their phones and flow through terminals freely through face recognition.
It's thought the tech could be operational within the next couple of years, as reported by The Times. Read more on the Scottish Sun HAGING ON Rangers star 'wants to LEAVE' as he's linked with Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce SINISTER ATTACK Woman, 72, & boy, 12, attacked by Daniel rivals as gangland feud spreads It comes as the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is working towards a "digital travel credential". This would see check ins scrapped and flyers relying on a "journey pass" on their mobile device.
Advertisement 3 The flights from Bournemouth will only run for the summer Credit: Alamy.
