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March 2025 Jet2 plc donates £120,000 TO NSPCC


JET2 PLC has revealed that it is providing £120,000


of apprenticeship funding


to charity partner, NSPCC, to help it develop a highly skilled workforce. As one of Jet2 plc’s charity partners, the company announced the apprenticeship levy funds during a visit to the NSPCC’s North East Yorkshire and Humber hub in Leeds, where they learned more about the charity’s valuable mission. The funding means ten members of NSPCC staff will be able to complete a Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship, equipping them with key skills such as how to understand the power of data, how to better use data in


and analysis,


communications and


problem solving and innovation. The visit to NSPCC, which forms part of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays’ activity to mark National Apprenticeship Week (10-16th


also saw their apprentices


February), discover


more about the work of the UK’s leading children’s charity. After learning about the services,


recruit dedicated apprentices into their businesses and bring in new talent whilst retaining and developing a highly skilled workforce, with today’s announcement being the first apprenticeship levy funding the NSPCCC has received. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are one


of the official supporters of National Apprenticeship Week for the third consecutive year and have a week-long series of activities planned to show their


business continues to grow. In addition to a variety of apprentice entry roles, the companies’ selection of apprenticeship opportunities are available to existing colleagues keen to progress in their careers and learn new skills. Apprentices


with Jet2.com and


Jet2holidays’ have the opportunity to gain practical work experience, key skills and professional qualifications whilst earning a salary. The companies currently employ over 200 apprentices across Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Operations Control, Ground Operations, HR, IT,


Marketing,


Procurement, Planning and Product,


all


of which are training towards their respective qualifications with a view to progressing into permanent roles or


to support


their career development within the organisation. Kirsty Lawson, Associate Head


campaigns,


fundraising and partnerships of the NSPCC, the apprentices headed back to their head office to take part in a Bright Sparks Lunch Club. This involved them developing a business plan on how the charity could attract new volunteers to Childline, and pitching the proposed solution


to the NSPCC, as well as


senior members of the Jet2.com and Jet2holidays team. Last year, Jet2holidays pledged £1.2 million of apprenticeship funding to suppliers and charity partners through its 2024/25 Appoint an Apprentice scheme. The funds enable partners to


support for the 18th annual event. As well as the visit to NSPCC’s Leeds hub, Jet2. com and Jet2holidays will be promoting their apprenticeship opportunities at the Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair and will also be encouraging apprentices to return to their schools and colleges to deliver career talks, as well as hosting webinars


providing


advice and guidance on the benefits of apprenticeships.


Recognising the importance of fostering future talent within the company, Jet2. com and Jet2holidays are proud to host a nationwide apprenticeship programme which is constantly expanding as the


The


Norwegian Group Ramp Up Capacity


Dublin Airport Opens New Refurbed Lounge and Highlights 2025 Improvements


DUBLIN Airport has opened its revamped “The Liffey Lounge”. Located


between Terminal


1 and Terminal 2, the Liffey Lounge replaces the former T2 Lounge and offers an ideal pre- flight retreat for passengers departing from both terminals at Dublin Airport.


The new opening marks the


first phase of an extensive revamp of the airport’s lounge offering, which has also seen the stunning East Lounge being rebranded as The Martello Lounge.


Passengers can look forward to more lounge improvements too, with work due to start later this year on a complete overhaul and extension of the popular T1 Lounge, which will see the lounge almost double in size, as


well as the 51st&Green lounge in Terminal 2. According to Ronan Fitzsimons,


General


Manager Commercial at Dublin Airport: “Last year saw our passenger satisfaction scores reach an all-time high and we want to continue that trend in 2025. We’re constantly listening to passengers, and we know there is strong demand for more and better lounge space. Our lounges have never been more popular and are almost constantly sold-out, so this expansion and overhaul will come as music to the ears of our passengers. The opening of the revamped Liffey Lounge marks the first step of our


information,


of Corporate Partnerships at the NSPCC, said: “We would love to thank everyone at Jet2 plc who helped make this incredibly generous donation happen. The apprenticeships will give people from across the NSPCC some vitally useful insight into how we can use the data we have to improve our services and better help children and young people here in the North and across the UK.” Miriam D’souli, HR Director at Jet2.


com and Jet2holidays, said: “We are delighted to be providing this levy funding which will help equip the NSPCC with valuable data skills, so that they can find even more ways to carry out


FOR 2024, the Norwegian Group delivered an operating profit (EBIT) of NOK 1,873 million, the second highest in company history. The fourth quarter resulted in a negative operating


result (EBIT) of NOK 93 million, impacted by the weakening NOK against USD. The year included a highly


successful acquisition of Widerøe, as well as a significant capacity growth throughout the year.


The Norwegian Group


had 6.2 million passengers in the quarter, of which 5.2


million were passengers of Norwegian and 1.0 million of Widerøe. Compared to the same period in 2023, the number of passengers increased by 480,000 for Norwegian and 126,000 for Widerøe. In the fourth quarter, Norwegian’s capacity (ASK) increased by 19 percent, while Widerøe’s capacity increased by four percent. For the full year of 2024, Norwegian had 22.6 million passengers, up ten percent from 2023.


seating; soft drinks; alcoholic drinks and much more. Showers are also available in the lounge, as well as access to printing and scanning facilities and both shared workspaces and individual private chairs. More improvements coming in 2025


Dublin Airport is also working on a large number of other additional


improvements


journey and feedback to date has been really positive.” Once in the lounge, passengers can get access to: a complimentary buffet, featuring a variety of snacks, soup, sandwiches, pastries and salads; self-service coffee and tea stations; USB and wireless charging


ports; comfortable for


passengers this year, including a new and improved Fast Track facility in Terminal 1, a new Drop & Go parking service at Terminal 1, the roll-out of a new Airport Club offering, better and easier way-finding, more hydration stations and more seating in both terminals and additional seating and comfort facilities for public transport


users.


The coming months will also see the continued overhaul of Dublin Airport’s food and drink offering, with more than 10 new food and drink outlets set to open before summer, including Pret A Manger, a new Italian food court, new cafes and the addition of a new Irish bar in Terminal 2.


Mr Fitzsimons added: “This is going to be another very busy year at Dublin Airport and the team is determined to offer more choice, value and higher standards than ever before. We’re confident that passengers will like what’s coming down the line and we look forward to announcing more details very soon on all of the great things that are coming.”


their vital work supporting families and children across Yorkshire and the UK. We recognise that apprentices are integral to the future growth and success of our own business, and it is fantastic to know what a positive impact this funding will have with our partners at NSPCC. “Our colleagues have heard about the important services and campaigns run from NSPCC’s Leeds hub and listening to the Childline team talk about the calls they receive every day from children across the country who desperately need support was inspiring. We hope some of our discussions and suggestions will be helpful in encouraging new volunteers to this vital service.”


Aer Lingus and Pittsburgh Steelers to Kick Off Four- Year Partnership


AER Lingus has announced a new four-year partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers, one of America’s most storied and successful football teams. This agreement comes as the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to play a regular season NFL game in Ireland later this year. Aer Lingus will serve as the presenting partner of Steelers Ireland 2025 which will be a momentous year that includes the Steelers playing a regular season game at Croke Park. This agreement will also establish Aer Lingus as an Official Airline Partner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, a Founding Partner of Steelers Ireland, and the Official Airline Partner of Steelers Ireland. Building on its rich history of supporting American football in Ireland, Aer Lingus will also co-present the Steelers’ Ireland Youth Football Development programme, aiming to grow the sport at the grassroots level.


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