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Jet2 expands from Luton with five new destinations for 2026


Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have expanded their Luton programme for summer 2026 with five new routes: Corfu, Kos, Preveza, Skiathos and Menorca. The Jet2 brands have also


added capacity to Antalya, Fuerteventura, Crete (Heraklion), Majorca, Rhodes and Zante. Jet2.com started operating


from its new Luton base on April 1 and will serve 17 destinations this summer using two new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The expanded 2026 range will


operate to 22 destinations, with capacity up 44% on summer 2025. Of the five new routes next


year, Preveza and Skiathos will be exclusive to Jet2. Weekly services will operate to Preveza from May 24 to November 1 and to Skiathos from May 23 to October 10. trade.jet2holidays.com


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Classic Collection introduces Luxor, Tangier and Tromsø


Samantha Mayling


Classic Collection has added three destinations – Luxor in Egypt, Tangier in Morocco and Tromsø in Norway – taking its total to more than 80. The trade-only operator has also introduced more


than 600 hotels, including a broader range in Agadir, Morocco, plus additions in Sicily, Malaga, Montenegro and Bulgaria, among others. The operator said the additions provide “even


greater variety for agents looking to tailor-make holidays and meet growing customer demand for diverse and inspiring beach holidays”. They can all be booked online via the operator’s


agent-only portal. Manisha Blair, trade marketing and engagement


Kos


manager, commented: “We’ve added these destinations in response to rising demand for more authentic and experience-rich holidays.


Newmarket Holidays unveils first escorted tour of New Zealand


Newmarket Holidays has launched its first New Zealand itinerary with a 21-day escorted tour featuring Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. The itinerary also spans the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Milford Sound and Abel Tasman National Park. It costs from £7,151 and includes flights from Birmingham, Heathrow or Manchester. newmarketholidays.co.uk


travelweekly.co.uk “Luxor, Tangier and Tromsø offer culture, history


and adventure – perfect for customers seeking something beyond the beach. “Meanwhile, the beach expansions in Sicily, Malaga,


Montenegro and Bulgaria reflect a strong appetite for value-led sunshine breaks that still offer local flavour. “With our partnerships across multiple airlines, we are


able to offer greater flexibility and more seamless travel options for our agent partners and their customers.” Daniel Wallace, product manager, added: “This


product growth reflects the increasing demand from our agent partners and allows us to meet the evolving needs of their customers.” A seven-night holiday at the five-star Jolie Ville


Luxor Hotel & Spa Kings Island, Luxor, costs £1,025, departing on December 8. It includes B&B accommodation, a private transfer and tours to Karnak Temple, Sphinx Alley and Luxor Temple. classic-collection.co.uk


Travelpack enhances website with new flight and cruise tools


Travelpack has revamped its website with an enhanced flight search tool and new suppliers. The new-look site features a new cruise booking capability, with rail integration soon to be added. Agents can build and hold full itineraries on a deposit basis with a new shopping basket feature. agents.travelpack.co.uk


Fred Olsen Cruise Lines adds domestic flight links to Heathrow


Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has added domestic flight connections to its 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruise programme. Departures from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast and Newcastle airports to Heathrow will connect with flights taking clients to destinations in the Mediterranean. The connecting flights mean passengers can travel with just one check-in. fredolsencruises.com


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Tangier, Morocco


Luxor, Egypt


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