Steve Heapy has been one of the driving forces behind Jet2’s rise within the UK travel market.
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A Jet2 (LS) flight from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cesar Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE) performed a dramatic aborted landing after touching down on the runway before climbing away for a second approach.
The British government is exploring new measures that could see the country’s most disruptive airline passengers banned from flying across multiple carriers, marking one of the toughest proposed crackdowns on air rage and onboard misconduct in recent years.
In 2026, Jet2 continues to offer a compensation package based on a fixed salary, sector-related payments, and onboard sales opportunities, with earnings varying by base location, contract type, and seasonal flying intensity.
In 2026, Jet2 pilot salaries will remain competitive within the UK leisure airline sector.
Jet2 unveils 17 new routes for Summer 2027, expanding UK leisure flights to France, Spain, Greece, Croatia, and Jersey.
Jet2 flight LS929 from Manchester to Reus diverts to London Gatwick after mid-air emergency on Boeing 737, squawking 7700.
Two drunk Harrogate men arrested after a brawl on a Jet2 flight at Leeds Bradford Airport face court over affray charges.
A Jet2 (LS) flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Manchester Airport (MAN) avoided a possible diversion after a passenger and his young son intervened to calm a disruptive traveler mid-flight.
Jet2 Boeing 737-800 flight LS3643 diverts to Faro after cabin smoke. 141 passengers safe; 95 emergency crew responded.