Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have launched their first summer flights to two new destinations: Jerez, Spain, and Pula, Croatia.
The inaugural flights mark the beginning of the company's expansion for Summer 2025.
Holidaymakers on the first flights received a VIP welcome, including vouchers to help start their holidays in style.
Weekly Friday services to Jerez from Birmingham Airport will operate until October 31, 2025, offering West Midlands travellers access to the Costa de la Luz region.
The Istrian Coast features pretty promenades and beaches
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Manchester and Leeds Bradford Airports will also serve the Spanish destination for the first time, with all routes exclusive to Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.
London Stansted will join the programme for Summer 2026, expanding the company's Jerez network to four UK bases.
Customers in the North West can now fly to Pula from Manchester Airport with two weekly services on Mondays and Thursdays until October 16, 2025.
Birmingham and London Stansted will also offer flights to the Croatian destination this summer.
East Midlands Airport will join the programme for Summer 2026 with exclusive weekly Sunday services from May 24 to October 4.
The Costa de la Luz, known as the "Coast of Light", sits on Spain's south-western coast and offers an unspoiled corner of Spanish beauty, where visitors can enjoy stretches of sandy beaches alongside rich Andalusian history and authentic culture.
The region is renowned for its bustling markets, impressive architecture and luscious countryside.
It also boasts a Mediterranean climate, exciting excursions and first-class golf courses.
Pula offers a picture-postcard Croatian resort packed with history and stunning beaches. Sun-seekers, history buffs and food enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy with the region's cuisine, coastlines and culture.
The Istrian Coast features pretty promenades, Blue Flag beaches and traditional trattorias.
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The brand new summer flights are heading to Croatia and Spain
PAVisitors can experience buckets of old-world charm throughout this beautiful Croatian destination.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "As we commence our biggest ever summer programme, we are thrilled to see our inaugural flights to Jerez and Pula take off."
"Since putting both new gateways on sale, customers and independent travel agents have been booking getaways to these stunning regions in their numbers."
"With miles of golden sands and heaps of culture to be discovered, we are offering holidaymakers plenty of opportunity to get away to both new destinations this summer and next."
