Jet2, the low-cost airline known for budget flights and package holidays, has announced a move into the VIP charter market with a specially configured Boeing 737-800NG. The aircraft will feature just 76 seats instead of the standard 189, offering a business-class layout with significantly more legroom.
Each seat provides a minimum of 43 inches of legroom, enhanced comfort, and upgraded catering that can be tailored to customer needs. However, this premium service is exclusively for charter clients, not passengers on scheduled holiday flights.
Trevor Caplis, head of charter and airline sales at Jet2, said: “We expect it to be popular with our sports, music, entertainment and specialist group customers. As a result of this brand-new product, our charter customers can now enjoy all the usual operational and cost-effective benefits of Jet2, but with the added benefit of a premium charter product too.”
Jet2 stated that the new product was developed in response to demand from its growing customer base, particularly clients requiring privacy, comfort, flexibility and an elevated travel experience. The move follows similar innovations in the budget airline sector, such as Wizz Air's 'Wizz Class' premium add-on and Air New Zealand's 'Skynest' sleep pods for ultra-long haul flights.
