Jet2 launches battlefield service
November 27, 2008The airline Jet2 has revealed that it is planning to launch a unique route from Leeds Bradford International Airport to a popular World War I site in northern France.
The twice-weekly service to Albert-Picardie will attempt to capitalise on the massive rise in battlefield breaks enjoyed in the country and will commence on Mondays and Fridays between April and June next year.
Fares to the area, which was the scene of the infamous Battle of the Somme, will begin at £60.99 one-way fully inclusive of taxes and are already on sale.
Ian Doubtfire, managing director of Jet2.com, expressed his pride at operating the first scheduled flights from the UK to Albert.
He said: "Battlefield breaks are becoming tremendously popular within the tourism industry and we anticipate the vast majority of passengers flying to Albert will be travelling there to see the sights and experience the history of key events during World War."
The low-cost carrier also launched a new customer loyalty programme this week, in which passengers earn points when buying flights and other services online.
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