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Jet2 withdraws flights and holidays to La Palma
Jet2 has decided to stop selling flights and holidays to La Palma in Spain’s Canary Islands, saying it reviewed customer demand.
Its Manchester–La Palma service began on 3 April and had been scheduled to run twice a week.
The final flight from Manchester is expected to leave on 30 October.
Jet2 has also cancelled plans to start Friday flights from London Stansted on 6 November.
The change affects customers who booked flights or holidays with the airline, and Jet2 says it has contacted them with options to rebook or receive a full refund.
Tui will be the only airline operating seasonal direct flights to La Palma.
Jet2 apologised to affected customers and says they can choose another destination.
Jet2 has withdrawn all flights and holidays to La Palma in response to customer demand.
The airline said affected customers can rebook another holiday or receive a full refund.
Jet2’s Manchester service to La Palma began on 3 April, and its last flight is expected to leave on 30 October.
A planned route from London Stansted, due to begin on 6 November, will not go ahead.
Tui will be the only airline operating seasonal direct flights between Manchester and La Palma.
- Who
- Jet2 and customers booked on its La Palma flights and holidays.
- What
- Jet2 has withdrawn all flights and holidays to La Palma.
- When
- The withdrawal was reported on 12 October 2026. The last Manchester flight is expected on 30 October.
- Where
- La Palma in the Canary Islands; Jet2’s route connected the island with Manchester, and a London Stansted route was planned.
- Why
- Jet2 said it made the decision in response to customer demand.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Jet2’s first flight from Manchester to La Palma took off.
Jet2’s last Manchester-to-La Palma flight is expected to leave.
Jet2 had planned to start Friday flights from London Stansted, but has withdrawn the route.
- Manchester route launched
- 3 April
- Manchester service schedule
- Two weekly flights, on Monday and Friday
- Last Manchester flight
- Expected on 30 October
- Planned Stansted route
- Friday flights due to begin on 6 November
- Customer options
- Rebook another holiday or receive a full refund
What people are saying
Following this latest review, we have taken the difficult decision to withdraw flights and holidays to La Palma.
Where customers are affected, we will contact them or their independent travel agent to let them know their options, which include rebooking another holiday or receiving a full refund.
We’re proud to connect people in the North with the places they want to fly to, and the Canary Islands is among the most popular holiday destinations for sunseekers travelling from Manchester.
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