# Jet2 airline route and capacity expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jet2-airline-route-and-capacity-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-14T06:56:31.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Jet2 has announced several operational expansions centered around its services from London Stansted Airport.

In early September, the airline announced a new weekly flight route from Stansted to La Palma in the Canary Islands, scheduled to begin on November 6. This service aims to meet increased demand for the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

Following this, the airline detailed its summer 2027 schedule expansion, which includes adding eight new destinations to bring its total to 55 routes. This growth includes increased connectivity to various Greek destinations, such as Crete, Santorini, and Kefalonia, to support shoulder-season travel. To manage this increased capacity, Jet2 has initiated a recruitment drive for new cabin crew at Stansted Airport.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Jet2 expands summer 2027 schedule and begins cabin crew recruitment

Jet2 is expanding its summer 2027 schedule to 55 routes and recruiting new cabin crew at Stansted Airport to support increased demand, including more flights to various Greek destinations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jet2-expands-summer-2027-schedule-and-begins-cabin-crew-recruitment

### 2026-09-02: Jet2 to launch new Stansted to La Palma flight route

Jet2 will launch weekly Friday flights from Stansted Airport to La Palma in the Canary Islands starting November 6, following high demand for year-round sunshine.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jet2-to-launch-new-stansted-to-la-palma-flight-route

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