Jet2 plc is a leading leisure travel group headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, and founded in 1971. The company, formerly known as Dart Group plc until its name change in September 2020, primarily operates through its award-winning low-cost airline Jet2.com and package holiday provider Jet2holidays, offering scheduled holiday flights, ATOL-protected package holidays including return flights with 22kg baggage and hotel transfers, and ancillary products such as seat selection and in-flight meals; Jet2CityBreaks for short city escapes; and Jet2Villas providing self-catering villa holidays with car hire across Europe and the Mediterranean. It serves leisure destinations including the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, European leisure cities, and ski resorts from 14 UK airports such as Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Birmingham, and Bristol, targeting UK holidaymakers seeking sun, city, and ski breaks.
Jet2 plc also engages in aircraft leasing, passenger and charter operations, and aviation financing services. The company operates primarily in the United Kingdom market but extends services to over 75 destinations across Europe and beyond, with approximately 14,000 employees supporting its growth in the consumer discretionary travel services sector.
In recent developments, Jet2 plc announced in November 2025 the launch of a new operational base at London Gatwick Airport starting late March 2026, securing slots for six aircraft including five Airbus A321neos to accelerate growth and expand its addressable market, with expected profitability by fiscal year 2029. Earlier in September 2025, it partnered with APEXX Global as its exclusive payment orchestration provider to optimize global payments, enhance acceptance rates, and support international expansion through smart routing and alternative payment methods. Additionally, the company reported record first-half 2025 results with 5% revenue growth to £5.34 billion, initiated a £100 million share buyback, and continued fleet expansion with new Airbus deliveries while launching new routes like Gdansk and sponsoring the Leigh Leopards rugby club for 2025.