LBA – New York JET2 its Official

Any chance of it been perminant ?

Lets hope they operate it better than flyglobespan’s attempt from Liverpool last year which was a bit of mess

No point in leaseing a 767 when as of this week Jet2 will have 10 757s with at least 4 of them having done tranatlantic flights with there previous owners!

By the way G-LSAJ has been in the paintshop at NWI since the 6th.

Why don’t they wet lease a 767 ?

WHY?? why when our own aircraft can do it? if CO an use a 75 n delta from time to time??? why spend more money wetleasing another companies 767 when we have a 75 to do it?

Why don’t they wet lease a 767 ?

Think i mentioned this a couple of months ago after speaking to a friend who works at Jet 2 and got shot down for ??? Apologies accepted gents :rolleyes:

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Perhaps you’re too young to remember the Wardair 747s – pretty sure a Canadian airline also operated 757s to LBA as well (Odyssey? Nationair?)

Those services weren’t direct, though. 😉

Whatever happens, it will certainly be interesting to see how this develops. I’m sure even if Jet2 do plan on operating only a few flights for a short period of time, if it becomes evident the demand is there for it to be a more regular route, they’ll look into it. Either way, our first direct transatlantic route is something to get quite excited about as far as I’m concerned! 😀

Paul

haha suppose. I mean over the pond :diablo:,

Perhaps you’re too young to remember the Wardair 747s – pretty sure a Canadian airline also operated 757s to LBA as well (Odyssey? Nationair?)

Well G-LSAI, has had a new Seat concept applied to it for some time now, i think the 1st 5 rows have been given a make over, with new red leather seats, they are less bulky which gives it more leg room (well impression) and i think its these that will be replaced within the Fwd Cabin or atleast 1st 5 rows anyways!

Is there going to be a premium cabin on the a/c or will they just take a few seats out temporarily to create a premium feel??

I wouldn’t expect either. I think the deal is a seat at the front and an upgraded service rather than an actual premium cabin.

1L.

The website states about an upgrade package.
Is there going to be a premium cabin on the a/c or will they just take a few seats out temporarily to create a premium feel??
Would it really be worth upgrading the cabin for a few one-off charters?

This has some similarity to the Travelscope NYC charter from last year that were operated by Zoom from a number of UK airports. Travelscope now not operating anymore.

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1L.

Wouldn’t be a Jet2.com aircraft if it hadn’t done the rounds already! :dev2:

haha suppose. I mean over the pond :diablo:,

Just been wondering, How would they go with the little things such as IFE? As all Ls A/c have no tv’s or anything installed.?

This could be the reason why the aircraft has been so long in getting delivered! Full Interior conversion maybe, i even heard a rumour she is going to have winglets!

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1L.

First long haul? What about Shaheen, Steve!! 😉

haha suppose. I mean over the pond :diablo:,

Just been wondering, How would they go with the little things such as IFE? As all Ls A/c have no tv’s or anything installed.?

Hi

Jet2holidays are selling most of the LBA-New York flights as a 3-night charter package from £699 per person. Which includes return flights with an in-flight meal provided, 3 nights accommodation and all tax and charges. A Seat only option is available from Jet2.com’s own website as well. Flight prices starting from £237.99p one-way.

The route is to be operated direct by one of Jet2s own 230 seated Boeing 757-200’s. The Newly acquired G-LSAJ has been mentioned as the aircraft involved in this new operation, as it is already E-TOPS approved. (This is Tui’s ex G-CDUP). She is due for delivery to LBA on Sunday May 11th from Norwich were she is currently under going a re-spray.

LBA-EWR Flight details.

Outbound flight LS4001 will depart LBA at 09:00 and arrive Newark at 12:20 on Thursdays November 6th, November 13th, December 4th & December 11th.

The Returning LS4002 will depart EWR at 21:00 on Sundays November 9th, November 16th, December 7th & December 14th arriving back LBA early the next day (Monday) at 09:10.

First long haul? What about Shaheen, Steve!! 😉

Correct me if im wrong but is this not basically just a few flights, almost “charter like” for Christmas shopping?

If it was a frequent service then I can see it as big news, but for a short serious of flights that resembles Christmas charters I fail to see where all the excitement is coming from?

People i guess are getting excited because it is a first for leeds. as in a first long haul route and it is also by a low co airline. Im only guessing thats the reason!:)

FlyMonarch, as ever the prodigal gets there first!

Do you think they may be using a short series of charters for Jet2Holidays to establish whether or not a demand exists for the route?

1L.

Indeed!!! as always!!

Yeah, i think they are testing the water, as so with the Sharm, (which was operated by XL) but great news either way!! =]

Correct me if im wrong but is this not basically just a few flights, almost “charter like” for Christmas shopping?

If it was a frequent service then I can see it as big news, but for a short serious of flights that resembles Christmas charters I fail to see where all the excitement is coming from?

Awesome news for LBA was hopeing they would do it from NCL but none the less its fantastic news!

Maybe now they will give us a look at G-LSAJ there newest 757 that is rumoured to be ETOPS equiped! Also she has hasn’t been seen for a few months since Jet2 purchased her!