Jet2 launches brand new package deals to ‘charming’ European beach holiday destination
THE country’s largest tour operator is launching package holidays to a “charming” beach holiday destination in Europe.
Brit holidaymakers will now be able to book package holidays to Sozopol, Bulgaria, with Jet2.
The tour operator has confirmed that it will be increasing its summer capacity to Sozopol by adding hotels across the seaside town to its portfolio.
Jet2 already has direct flights from nine UK bases, including Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool John Lennon, London Stansted, Manchester and Newcastle International, to Burgas Airport in Bulgaria.
The package holidays will include transfers to and from Burgas Airport to Sozopol.
A range of three and four star hotels will go on sale with the tour operator, with several different board options to choose from.
Located on the the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, some 35 kilometres south of Burgas, the ancient seaside town of Sozopol is known for its cobbled streets, terracotta-topped houses and wooden buildings.
The seaside town has two beaches, Central Beach and Harmanite Beach.
Nature lovers can also visit Ropotamo Nature Reserve or the Blatoto Alepu National Park.
Nearby, there’s also Neptun Aqua Park – a large aqua park with several water slides and pools.
The Bulgarian seaside town has been praised by holidaymakers on TripAdvisor.
One person wrote: “The views around the town are stunning, especially the old Fort, cobbled streets and wooden houses. It’s well worth a visit.”
Another guest claimed the town’s beach was the “best in Bulgaria”.
Steve Heapy, boss of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “We are delighted to be offering package holidays to Sozopol in Bulgaria for Summer 2024 and expanding our offering in the region.
“The addition of this charming resort comes in response to strong demand for getaways to Bulgaria and gives holidaymakers even more choice.
“As well as being able to access this region, holidaymakers will also be able to enjoy the many benefits of booking a package holiday to Sozopol with Jet2holidays.
“These benefits, combined with our reputation of delivering exceptional customer service, means we are confident this resort will be popular with both customers and independent travel agents.”
Sun Online Travel have found seven-night packages from the UK to Sozopol for £368 per person.
OTHER NEW ROUTES
Jet2 isn’t the only airline expanding its offering in 2024.
Earlier this week, easyJet announced the opening of its first new UK base in over a decade.
The budget airline, which already has eight bases around the UK, will operate 16 new routes from its brand-new base at Birmingham Airport.
From Birmingham Airport, easyJet will fly to Barcelona, Malaga, Alicante, Fuerteventura and Tenerife.
Other new routes are set to include Antalya and Dalaman in Turkey, as well as other destinations in Greece like Rhodes, Kos, Heraklion and Corfu.
EasyJet will also operate flights from Birmingham Airport to Berlin, Sharm El Sheikh, Larnaca Intl and Jersey.
The low-cost airline is also set to operate a brand-new route between London Gatwick and a newly-revamp airport in Italy.
The airline will fly twice weekly from London Gatwick to Pontecagnano (Salerno) Airport, which is currently undergoing a huge £400million renovation, making easyJet the first UK airline to operate commercial flights to Salerno Airport.
From July, twice-weekly flights will depart every Tuesday and Saturday, with one-way tickets starting from £27.99.
Ryanair is also launching flights from Cornwall Airport and Cardiff Airport, with new routes to Paris and Faro among some of those announced.
Hand luggage rules for UK airlines
We’ve rounded up how much hand luggage you can take on UK airlines when booking their most basic fare.
Ryanair
One personal bag measuring no more than 40cm x 20cm x 25cm
EasyJet
One personal bag measuring no larger than 45cm x 36cm x 20cm
Jet2
One personal item that fits underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm weighing up to 10kg
TUI
One personal item that its underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 55cm x 40cm x 20cm weighing up to 10kg
British Airways
One personal bag no larger than 40cm x 30cm x 15cm and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 45cm 25cm weighing up to 23kg
Virgin Atlantic
One personal item that fits underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 36cm x 23cm weighing up to 10kg