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Holidaymakers will soon have more choice for winter getaways thanks to a major airline’s expanded seasonal routes.
Jet2 has announced its largest-ever winter programme for 2026/2027, with 34 new flight routes now on sale.
The extended schedule includes flights from London Gatwick for the first winter season, as well as a mix of winter sun destinations, ski hotspots, and festive city breaks.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2, said: "We’re seeing strong demand from customers and independent travel agents for all kinds of winter holidays, so we’ve responded by putting a fantastic selection of brand-new routes on sale for winter 26/27.
"Whether holidaymakers want winter sun, a festive Christmas market break, a ski holiday to the Alps or a city break, this expanded programme gives them more choice and flexibility than ever before."
The new routes cover a wide range of destinations.
For winter sun seekers, options include Agadir in Morocco, Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt, La Palma in Spain, and Madeira in Portugal.
Those in search of a wintry city break or Christmas market experience can now fly to Strasbourg in France, Copenhagen in Denmark, and Vienna in Austria.
Ski enthusiasts will also benefit from increased options, with fresh routes to Grenoble, Turin, Geneva, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Chambery.
Mr Heapy said: "The addition of 34 new winter routes, three new destinations and our first winter season from London Gatwick Airport shows how we’re continuing to grow in direct response to demand.
"This is about giving customers more of what they want for winter, with an exciting mix of destinations that caters for every type of getaway."
A total of 6.3 million seats are now on sale to 42 destinations.
From London Gatwick, new destinations include Agadir, Funchal, Tallinn, Vienna, Cologne, Gdansk, Grenoble, Turin, Geneva, Salzburg, Chambery, Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada.
Other UK airports will also see expanded options.
Birmingham will offer flights to Copenhagen, Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada, while Bristol adds Cologne to its schedule.
East Midlands passengers can travel to Agadir, Gdansk, Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada, and Edinburgh gains a route to Strasbourg.
Glasgow will offer flights to Hurghada, and Leeds Bradford adds Tallinn, Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada to its winter schedule.