Jet2 adds more flights to Greece and Turkey from Edinburgh Airport to meet 'spike in demand'

Airline announces thousands more seats on flights to sun-soaked travel destinations from the Capital.

Jet2 has added more flights and holidays to Greece and Turkey from Edinburgh this summer to cope with increasing demand from holidaymakers.

The airline has announced another 4,000 additional seats from Edinburgh Airport have gone on sale for customers wanting to enjoy the Greek and Turkish sunshine.

Greece and Turkey are exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel, and customers have been flocking to these destinations in their droves.

Holidays to Rhodes are in hot demand this summer, according to Jet2.

In response to the huge demand, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has added almost thousands more seats on flights to Antalya and Dalaman.

This increases the company’s total capacity to Turkey (Dalaman, Antalya and Bodrum) this summer from Edinburgh Airport.

With more seats added to Rhodes in response to direct demand, as well as flights and holidays to Crete (Heraklion) also available this summer from Edinburgh Airport, there are plenty of options available for sun-seekers this summer.

Jet2 is working with governments and tourist boards to attract holidaymakers on the back of this increase in demand, and Wednesday's announcement is a huge boost to both Turkey and Greece.

“We are seeing a real spike in demand for holidays and flights to Turkey and Greece, and as usual we have been quick to respond to what our customers want,” said Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.

“With more seats and holidays on sale to these fantastic destinations from Edinburgh Airport, along with some fabulous deals, there’s no better time to escape the gloom of the UK and reach the turquoise seas and stunning beaches of Turkey and Greece.

“We have been demonstrating our commitment to Turkey and Greece over recent years, as seen through our continued growth, and we are working with governments and tourist boards to strengthen and develop that commitment.

“We would like to say thank you to them for their continued support.”

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