Budget airline Jet2.com is to start a new service to Madeira from Manchester Airport.
It said the flights to Funchal would operate every Monday during summer 2010 with fares starting at £49.99 one way including taxes.
Jet2 said this this and other new services to Tunisia, Kos, Gran Canaria and Venice announced in recent weeks would create an extra 250 jobs.
Ian Doubtfire, the airline’s managing director, said, “Madeira is a stunning island and an absolutely fantastic summer holiday destination which I am sure will be extremely popular with our customers in the North West and beyond.
“We are the only airline to offer direct scheduled services to Madeira from Manchester meaning that this service will benefit people from across the north.”
Andrew Harrison, Manchester Airport Commercial Director, said: “Jet2.com is going from strength to strength at Manchester Airport as they continue to expand their range of destinations with Maderia being the latest to go on sale. Madeira is an extremely popular holiday destination and will be a welcome addition to our summer schedule.”
(source Cain’s Manchester Business)