JET2.com and Jet2holidays have celebrated the first of their brand-new Airbus A321 neo aircraft coming into service this week. 

The Yeadon-based airline has bought 98 firm-ordered Airbus A321/A320 neo airplanes.

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To celebrate, the airline surprised customers on a flight from Manchester Airport to Malaga on May 10, with a voucher offering them £100 per booking off their next package holiday with Jet2holidays.

Customers also received a VIP welcome at Manchester Airport with a red-carpet, as well as refreshments and goodie bags handed out to them at the departure gate.

Steve Heapy, CEO at Jet2.com & Jet2holidays, said: “The first of the brand-new Airbus A321 neo aircraft to come into operation this week is a real milestone in the history of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.

“As more of these new aircraft come into our fleet, they will play a huge role in supporting our continued growth, while providing more choice, comfort and quality than ever before for our customers.”