Which planes do Jet2 use?

Aircraft Summary
  • Airbus A321 (321) Layout 1. Seats: Economy 218.
  • Airbus A321 (321) Layout 2. Seats: Economy 220.
  • Boeing 737-300 (733) Seats: Economy 148.
  • Boeing 737-800 (738) Seats: Economy 189.
  • Boeing 757-200 (752) Seats: Economy 235.




In 2026, Jet2.com is in the midst of a massive fleet transformation, shifting its "Gold Standard" away from an all-Boeing lineup to include modern Airbus aircraft. The grounded "workhorse" of the fleet remains the Boeing 737-800NG, with over 90 aircraft in operation, many of which have been retrofitted with "Split Scimitar Winglets" to improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. However, the airline is rapidly integrating the Airbus A321neo, with a firm order for 155 of these high-fidelity, fuel-efficient jets. These new planes provide a more supportive passenger experience with quieter engines and larger cabins. While the older Boeing 737-300s are being phased out (primarily operating from Leeds/Bradford during the transition), and the Boeing 757s have been officially retired, Jet2 continues to maintain a supportive and reliable fleet that prioritizes short-to-medium haul holiday routes across Europe and the Mediterranean.

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Based at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) in West Yorkshire, UK, Jet2 operates an all-jet fleet consisting of just under 100 aircraft. While Boeing is presently the dominant force, Airbus will increase its footprint at Jet2 in the coming years.

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So if you want a Dreamliner, that definitely has to be TUI, but they could of course use any of the other aircraft they have. Jet2's fleet only has Boeing 737s and 758s so you won't be getting a 787 flying anywhere with them.

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Voted for by travel industry professionals, Jet2.com won this impressive accolade for the third year in a row, beating British Airways, easyJet and Lufthansa in the process. 'Best Airline' at the Group Leisure Awards.

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It's official: Jet2 is your favourite short-haul airline. Almost 30,000 readers voted in the 2023 Telegraph Travel Awards, with the Yorkshire-based airline trouncing the likes of British Airways (which finished 12th), EasyJet (10th) and Ryanair (22nd).

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“With over 3,000 responses on a recent poll I posted, 77% said that easyJet had the best customer service, followed by Ryanair at 15% and Wizz Air at a mere 9%. However, by adding Tui and Jet2 into the mix, easyJet slipped down to third place after Jet2 – who stormed ahead – followed by Tui.”

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Jet2 has put the first of its new Airbus A321 neo aircraft into service, flying it from Manchester to Malaga. The neo (New Engine Option) is up to 20% more fuel efficient and produces fewer emissions than the version it replaces.

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Good legroom and window view. No seat recline as usual with low cost or holiday airlines.

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Cabin Classes Jet2.com only offers one cabin class - this is Economy Class.

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Jet2holidays is a British package holiday provider and tour operator. It was formed in 2007 as a subsidiary of Dart Group PLC (now renamed Jet2 PLC), and a sister to Jet2.com, the third-largest scheduled airline in the UK.

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Similar to the easyJet seats, the best ones to go for at the seats near to the exit which can be seats 12 and 14 depending on the type of plane. Seatguru has a list of seats that certain Jet2 passengers will want to avoid on certain planes if they are looking to fly very soon.

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The following airlines have some seats with widths below 17 inches, making them among the smallest in the industry: Qatar Airways. China Southern. Caribbean Airlines.

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If you don't pre-book your seats, they will be allocated when you check in online or at the airport on a first come, first served basis. Please note that seats across the aisle or in the row behind or in front are classed as 'together'.

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We're named in the UK Customer Satisfaction Index 2023! Jet2.com has been named 'Best in Transport' and ranked 22nd on the UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) for 2023. We're the only airline to make the top 50 and and we're the top-ranked transport company in the report.

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Not all airlines are equally safe. The UK and Ireland are, happily, at the extreme end of air safety: easyJet, Flybe, Jet2, Ryanair, Thomas Cook Airlines and Virgin Atlantic have never experienced a fatal accident, and Aer Lingus and British Airways have had outstanding safety records for decades.

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