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1
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Who founded the business that eventually became Jet2 in 1971?

A

Art Carpenter.

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What was the primary cargo of Art Carpenter’s original air services in 1971?

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Flowers from Guernsey.

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Which aircraft type was first used by Express Air Freight to transport flowers and cargo in 1975?

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Douglas DC-3.

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In what year did Phillip Meeson purchase Channel Express?

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1983

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What was the former holding name of Jet2 plc until it was renamed in 1991?

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The Dart Group.

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Jet2’s holding company was named after which specific Rolls Royce engine?

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The Rolls Royce Dart engine.

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What moniker was adopted for the Airbus A300-B4 freighter added to the fleet in 1996?

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Eurofighter.

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How long did it take to convert a Boeing 737-300 ‘Quick Change’ aircraft from a passenger cabin to a freighter?

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30 minutes.

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On what date did Jet2 operate its first revenue flight?

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12 February 2003.

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Where did Jet2’s first revenue flight travel to from its base at Leeds Bradford?

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Amsterdam.

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In what year did Channel Express officially merge its identity into the Jet2 brand?

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2006

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What is the ATC radio callsign used by Jet2.com?

A

Channex.

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13
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What is the ICAO code for Jet2.com?

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EXS.

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What is the IATA code for Jet2.com?

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LS.

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In 2008, Jet2 changed its slogan from ‘The North’s Low Cost Airline’ to what?

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Friendly Low Fares.

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Which company surpassed TUI in 2023 to become the UK’s largest tour operator?

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Jet2holidays.

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Who is the current Chief Executive Officer of Jet2?

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Steve Heapy.

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Who took over as the Non-Executive Chairman of Jet2 in September 2023?

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Robin Terrell.

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Which UK airport will become Jet2’s 14th base in March 2026?

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London Gatwick.

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The Jet2 ‘Quick Change’ (QC) aircraft were used for night mail flights until which year?

A

2017

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Which aircraft type is Jet2 primarily ordering to replace its older Boeing fleet?

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Airbus A321neo.

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The Airbus A321neo provides a _____% lower noise footprint compared to previous aircraft.

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50%

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Jet2’s Airbus A321neo aircraft reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions per seat by more than _____%.

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20

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Which aircraft type did Jet2 retire in January 2025, being the last UK airline to operate its passenger variant?

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Boeing 757-200.

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According to 2024 guidance, Jet2 targets an operating profit between £449 million and £_____ million for the year ending March 2026.
£496 million.
26
What is the standard weight allowance for a single piece of hand luggage on a Jet2 flight?
10kg.
27
What are the maximum dimensions allowed for Jet2 hand luggage, including wheels and handles?
56cm x 45cm x 25cm.
28
What is the maximum weight allowance for a single piece of hold baggage on Jet2.com?
22kg.
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How many 22kg hold bags is each passenger permitted to add to their booking?
Up to three.
30
What is the maximum size for a small under-seat bag on Jet2?
40cm x 30cm x 20cm.
31
How much extra hold baggage allowance is provided for infants under two years old?
10kg.
32
How many items of equipment, such as pushchairs or car seats, can be carried in the hold for an infant free of charge?
Two.
33
What is the maximum weight permitted for a bicycle carried in the aircraft hold?
32kg.
34
What is the name of Jet2's pilot training programme that fully funds the £100,000 cost of training?
Jet2FlightPath.
35
Approximately what percentage of Jet2holidays bookings come from repeat customers?
Over 60%.
36
Which Jess Glynne song is used in the long-running 'Hold My Hand' marketing campaign?
Hold My Hand.
37
What is the name of Jet2's registered head office located at Leeds Bradford Airport?
Low Fare Finder House.
38
Where is 'Holiday House', Jet2's commercial and marketing office, located?
Leeds city centre.
39
Jet2 announced a share buyback programme in 2025 worth how much?
£100 million.
40
Which brand was launched by Jet2 in 2011 to provide luxury getaways?
Indulgent Escapes.
41
In which city is Jet2's £9.5 million training academy, opened in 2014, located?
Bradford.
42
How many UK airport bases does Jet2 operate as of the Gatwick launch in 2026?
14
43
Which snack was identified as the most popular among Jet2 passengers during its 20th anniversary?
Cheese and onion crisps.
44
Jet2's service that allows passengers to drop off bags the evening before a flight is called _____.
Twilight Check-in.
45
What was the total amount refunded to passengers by Jet2 during the height of the pandemic?
Over £1.7 billion.
46
Which destination is scheduled to be the first flight from the new London Gatwick base in March 2026?
Tenerife.
47
Jet2 will resume flights to which country in February 2027, serving Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada?
Egypt.
48
What is the seat capacity of Jet2's new Airbus A321neo aircraft?
232 seats.
49
Which specific division of Jet2 was launched in 2007 to offer package holidays?
Jet2holidays.
50
Jet2's brand focusing on curated activity and 'experience' holiday products is named _____.
VIBE.
51
Which independent body has named Jet2 a 'Recommended Provider' for 11 consecutive years?
Which?.
52
What is the primary operational base and original hub for Jet2.com?
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA).
53
The 'Eurofighter' A300-B4 aircraft used by Jet2's predecessor had a payload capacity of how many tons?
45 tons.
54
Jet2's corporate strategy designed with Kantar to improve emotional engagement is known as _____.
Customer First.
55
What is the maximum weight for a golf bag carried as sports equipment on Jet2?
22kg.
56
Which aircraft type did Express Air Services use for its first Royal Mail contract in 1980?
Handley Page Dart Herald.
57
Jet2's Boeing 737-300 fleet is planned for disposal by the end of which season?
Summer 2027.
58
Which company serves as Jet2's long-term partner for providing wet lease capacity on high-demand routes?
AirTanker.
59
In 2026, Jet2 announced that what percentage of its first-year pilot training candidates were women?
Over 20%.
60
Jet2 reported a group revenue of approximately £_____ billion for the fiscal year ending September 2023.
£4.4 billion.
61
What is the name of Jet2's brand for short 2-4 night city break packages?
Jet2CityBreaks.
62
Jet2's villa rental brand, integrated into its group booking platforms, is called _____.
Jet2Villas.
63
Who is the Managing Director of Jet2.com?
Phil Ward.
64
The 2026 Jet2FlightPath programme aims to put at least how many aspiring pilots through training?
60
65
Jet2.com is currently the _____-largest scheduled airline in the UK.
Third.
66
The strategy to control seat supply against resort capacity is a key advantage of Jet2's _____ model.
Vertically integrated.
67
Which former military and aerobatic pilot served as Jet2's Chairman for 20 years until 2023?
Philip Meeson.
68
What was the estimated market capitalisation of Jet2 plc in December 2025?
£2.71 billion.
69
Jet2's brand for private group flight bookings is known as _____.
Jet2charters.
70
What is the maximum weight for any single item of infant equipment carried for free?
32kg.
71
Which three locations were served by Express Air Services' first Royal Mail contract in 1980?
Bournemouth, Bristol, and Liverpool.
72
In what year did Jet2 receive its first brand new Boeing 737-800 aircraft?
2016
73
How many sunshine destinations were included in Jet2's initial Summer 26 programme from London Gatwick?
29
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