Jet2 reports strong summer demand and plans Main Market move

Jet2 has reported sustained demand across its package holiday and flight-only businesses as it prepares to move from the London Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM) to its Main Market.

The UK leisure travel group said summer 2026 seat capacity was 7.6% higher year on year at 19.9 million seats, with booked passengers up 8.8%. Its combined booked average load factor to the end of August was 1.5 percentage points ahead of last year, despite customers continuing to book closer to departure.

For travel insurance providers and partners, the continued growth in package holiday volumes is significant, with Jet2 also expanding its UK network. Its London Gatwick operation is outperforming expectations, prompting the company to increase aircraft on sale there to seven for summer 2027.

Winter 2026/27 capacity is currently 8% ahead of the previous winter at 5.9 million seats, with 400,000 additional seats allocated to Gatwick.

Jet2 also highlighted substantial protection against fuel and currency volatility, with 93% of its full-year jet fuel requirement hedged at an average US$753 and more than 90% of foreign exchange exposure hedged.

The company intends to complete its move to the Main Market before the end of its current financial year, saying the change reflects its scale, growth record, and ambition to attract a broader range of institutional investors.