Jet2 has announced a seating change on its flights that will benefit customers, introducing brand new next-generation lightweight seats on its A321neo aircraft from early 2027. The airline, which operates from Birmingham, expects to have 31 owned and leased A321neo aircraft by the end of the summer.
Details of the seating change
The new seats will offer in-seat power, improved space, and comfort, while also reducing fuel burn. Jet2 stated: "This investment will reduce fuel burn and further elevate our onboard proposition, demonstrating our disciplined approach to combining product quality, customer appeal and operational efficiency in a way that supports long-term value creation."
Fleet expansion and efficiency
Jet2, which competes with Ryanair, TUI, Wizz Air, and Easyjet, highlighted the benefits of the A321neo aircraft: "These larger gauge, more fuel-efficient, and quieter aircraft provide a 20% reduction in fuel and carbon cost per seat, equivalent to circa £10 per seat, as compared to our existing aircraft."
The airline has a further 124 aircraft scheduled for delivery by 2035, aiming to "materially increase operating efficiencies and support the Group's long-term growth ambitions."
CEO comments on financial performance
Steve Heapy, Jet2 plc Chief Executive Officer, commented: "The 2026 financial year was another period of strong progress for Jet2. We took more customers on holiday than ever before, delivered record Revenue and achieved a resilient Operating profit performance even after absorbing Gatwick start-up investment and wider industry cost pressures."
Heapy added: "Jet2 is a business with strong fundamentals, an attractive and differentiated product proposition and a trusted brand built on consistently high standards of customer service. These strengths, which sit at the heart of our People, Service, Profits philosophy, give me confidence in the Group's ability to deliver sustainable long-term profitable growth as customers continue to choose Jet2 for their hard-earned holidays."
He concluded: "Supported by the dedication of our Colleagues who deliver our award-winning Customer First service, we remain firmly focused on delivering our long-term ambition: To be the UK's Leading and Best Leisure Travel business."
