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Jet2 Launches Direct Palermo Flights From Three UK Airports for Summer 2026

Jet2 bets on rising leisure demand despite higher fuel costs.

Overview

  • Jet2 has started flying to Palermo from Manchester and will add seasonal services from Birmingham and Newcastle under its summer 2026 program.
  • The airline schedules twice-weekly Manchester flights on Tuesdays and Fridays through November 3, with weekly Wednesday departures from Birmingham until October 28 and weekly Tuesday services from Newcastle until November 3.
  • Jet2 says the Palermo routes are exclusive to the carrier, expanding its Italy network to nine airports, including two in Sicily.
  • For summer 2026, the company has 12 weekly flights to Sicily on sale, giving UK travelers more options to reach the island’s north-west coast.
  • Jet2 reiterates it will not add surcharges to existing bookings despite jet fuel price increases linked in reports to the Iran conflict.