Jet2.com's first NYC flights depart from Leeds
November 6, 2008 The first of Jet2.com's flights to New York City departed from Leeds Bradford Airport this morning (November 6).
Passengers aboard the fully booked 9am flight to Newark Airport were bound for a Jet2holidays.com shopping trip in the Big Apple.
There are four such trips remaining with a few places left, prices for which start at £509 including taxes, charges and hotel accommodation for three nights.
Seat-only flights are also available from £279.98 including taxes. All flights depart Leeds Bradford at 9am and arrive in NYC at 12.20pm (local time).
Return flights depart Newark on Sundays at 9pm and arrive back in Leeds on Mondays at 9.10am. Richard Bodin, managing director at Jet2holidays.com, said: "We are the first tour operator and airline to offer flights and holidays direct from Leeds Bradford to New York City. "This has been a very successful operation for us – so watch this space for news about our future plans."
The remaining departure dates from Leeds Bradford to Newark are November 13, December 4 and December 11, 2008.
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