Jet2 has added more flights to its late-summer schedule to meet demand.

The operator has increased capacity on its routes and package holidays from Leeds Bradford and Newcastle.

It says its in response to enquiries from customers and travel agents for quarantine-free sunshine breaks.

There'll be more flights, and they will operate further into the autumn.

· Leeds Bradford – season extended until mid-October, with weekly Saturday services operating until then.

· Newcastle – brand new for Summer 21, the season has been until mid-October, with weekly Saturday services operating until then.

Jet2.com has also been running breaks from Birmingham, East Midlands, Manchester and London Stansted this summer.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, says they are responding to holidaymakers' demands:

"With more flights and holidays now on sale to Jersey, we know there will be a rush of bookings based on what we have already seen this summer and that is great news. With a great programme on sale to Jersey this summer, we are continuing to work with our partners in this fantastic destination to make sure we attract holidaymakers and make sure they have a memorable holiday.”

Ports of Jersey and Visit Jersey have welcomed the news as an example of returning confidence in Jersey as a tourist destination.

"It’s encouraging to see high demand across all its Jersey routes this summer and in particular those from Leeds and Newcastle. We welcome today’s announcement that these two services are being extended into October and look forward to welcoming more tourists to the island”. -  Matt Thomas, PoJ CEO.

“Visit Jersey welcomes this very positive announcement, which demonstrates the growing appeal of Jersey and the variety of unique experiences that are available on our island throughout the year. With the summer season extended, we are very much looking forward to welcoming more Jet2.com and Jet2holidays visitors this year.” - Visit Jersey CEO Amanda Burns.