Jet2 to introduce new feature on aircraft in early 2027

The budget airline, which operates from airports across the UK, is set to upgrade its passenger experience with new, lightweight seats next year.

The seats will be installed on its Airbus A321neo aircraft, of which the company has been phasing in more since its arrival a few years ago.

What is the Airbus A321neo aircraft?

The A321neo is a modern, fuel-efficient aircraft that has been in service with Jet2 since 2023.

The aircraft has two engines and one aisle, with rows of seats on either side. It can carry up to 244 people, depending on its layout.

New engines and curved wing tips, known as “sharklets”, help reduce fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions compared with older aircraft.

The Airbus A321neo is also recognised as the most fuel-efficient aircraft in its class.

It reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions per seat by over 20% and provides a 50% lower noise footprint compared to the current fleet average. 

The airline reached 30 operational A321neo aircraft by mid-2026, while documents show 124 more are scheduled for delivery by 2035.

Paul Southall, Head of Sustainability at Jet2, said: “Taking delivery of our 30th brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft is a great milestone for Jet2 and demonstrates the investment we continue to make in our sustainability strategy.

“These aircraft are more efficient, quieter and deliver a fantastic onboard experience, so this latest delivery is another important step as we continue to grow responsibly and take tangible actions on our sustainability journey.” 

Jet2 to introduce new seats on aircraft in 2027

Jet2 will introduce new seats with in-seat power on its A321neo aircraft from early 2027.

The airline said the next-generation lightweight seats would also provide improved space and comfort for passengers.

A Jet2 spokesperson said: “Delivering an award-winning onboard experience is central to everything we do, and our new A321neo aircraft are set to feature new seats as part of that commitment to customers.”

“We look forward to sharing more details in due course.”

The new seats will be installed in Jet2’s Airbus A321neo aircraft (pictured) (Image: Jet2)

What is the Jet2 luggage size and baggage allowance?

Jet2 gives every passenger a free 10kg cabin bag and a small personal under-seat bag as hand luggage allowance.

A large cabin bag can be up to 56cm x 45cm x 25cm and can go in the overhead locker

A small bag can be up to 40cm x 30cm x 20cm and fits under the seat in front of you.

Infants under two do not get a cabin baggage allowance.

Checked bags are not included and must be purchased as an add-on.

New routes from Jet2 in 2026 and 2027

Jet2 has already added exciting new routes to Samos and Palermo as of May 2026.

Samos is a Greek island in the eastern Aegean Sea, with hidden beaches, hillside villages and more.

Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily, with “time-worn buildings” and exciting markets full of local street food.

Jet2 is introducing a new route to Strasbourg from November 2026, which is described as feeling like “you’ve landed in a storybook”, with “timber-framed houses” and “quiet canals” to explore.

It is also introducing routes to Egypt from February 2027, Thassos from May 2027 and Tunisia and Perpignan & La Rochelle from Summer 2027.

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