Tour operators Jetair, VIP Selection and Sunjets.be expanded their offering by offering several holiday resorts in the United Arab Emirates next winter. Travellers will benefit from stays sunny beach, 7 hour flight from Brussels.

In this context, and on October 26, Jetairfly will launch a new route from Brussels Airport to Ras al-Khaimah airport, which is an ideal location to reach four regions popular vacation.

From October 26, Jetairfly Brussels link to Ras al-Khaimah, in the emirate of the same name. The weekly flight (Saturday) will be performed by a Jetairfly Boeing 737-800 with a Belgian team and a technical stop in Paphos (Cyprus).

This new route will contribute to further democratization of the United Arab Emirates.

Four regions of holiday: sun / top / quality accessible through the all inclusive

With Jetair, VIP Selection and Sunjets.be, travellers will find a variety of offers with 22 hotels, mostly 4 and 5 stars. The 8 All inclusive hotels make it even more affordable in the Emirates which, from the point of view food and drinks, do not have a cheap market image.

The hotels are located in all four areas near Ras al-Khamaih:
• region Ras Al Khaimah 5 hotels, transfer time from the airport 20 minutes
• Fujairah region: 3 hotels, 30 minute transfer area
• Dubai: 4 hotels, transfer 40 minutes
• Region Jumeirah - The Palm - The Walk: 10 hotels, transfer 1h to 1h30

The choice of these four regions allows also to:
• combine a stay in Dubai with another region to master the holiday budget
• combine a stay in one of the regions with a trip to Dubai to visit Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and shopping malls.

Jetairfly Press release, May 8, 2013, translation sn26567

Online low cost (from 49.99 €) to the Costa del Sol

Tomorrow, Friday, March 29 at 6:30 am, Belgian airline Jetairfly will make its first flight to Malaga from Charleroi. This connection will be flown twice per week, on Monday and Friday.

Capital of the Costa del Sol, Malaga is a flagship destination on the Belgian travel market and it has been so for many decades. This holiday region now becomes even closer to Belgian holidaymakers wishing to travel from their regional airport. Jetairfly also offers this destination in southern Spain from Brussels Airport and other regional airports (Liège and Ostend).

In 2013, the Belgian airline Jetairfly celebrates its 5th summer season at Charleroi Airport. Jetairfly serves 22 destinations from Charleroi airport and is continuing its expansion in Charleroi. Last week, it opened reservations for a new route to Bejaia, Algeria.

Meanwhile, it has chosen to expand its Charleroi-Alicante route. It now offers four flights per week to this other Spanish destination (against three previously). Flights are opertated on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from € 49.99 per person per trip.

Brussels South Charleroi Airport - Malaga
 from Friday March 29 to Monday, October 21, 2013
 2 flights per week on Monday and Friday
 from 49.99 euros per person each way, including taxes
 20 kg of baggage and 6 kg of hand luggage included
 bookings in travel agencies and on http://www.jetairfly.com

Translated from Jetairfly Press release, March 28, 2013, by sn26567

Charleroi-Bejaia (Algeria), 1x per week, from June 19, from 79.99 euros

From June 19, 2013, Jetairfly will link Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Bejaia, Algeria. After Algiers and Oran, Bejaia is the 3rd Algerian city proposed by Jetairfly from the tarmac of Charleroi. The city is located in north-eastern Algeria, on the Mediterranean Sea.

Bejaia is the 22nd destination served by Jetairfly from Charleroi airport. These 22 destinations are located in 7 countries: Algeria, Spain, France, Greece, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey.

Jetairfly is continuing its expansion to Brussels South Charleroi Airport. In 2013, the Belgian airline Jetairfly celebrates its 5th summer season at Charleroi Airport. Last summer, it launched Nice in the south of France, and Mallorca in the Balearic Islands. And on March 29, it will make its first flight to Malaga (Spain, Costa del Sol) from Charleroi.

Charleroi - Bejaia
 From June 19 to October 23, 2013
 1 flight per week on Wednesdays
 On board of a 189-seat Boeing 737-800
 From 79.99 euros per person each way, including taxes
 20 kg of baggage and 6 kg of hand luggage included
 Reservation possible today in travel agencies and on http://www.jetairfly.com

Flight schedule (on Wednesdays)
Charleroi 16:05
Bejaia 18:05
Bejaia 18:45
Charleroi 22:45

Jetairfly is the second largest Belgian airline. This summer, with a fleet of 22 aircraft, it will fly a network linking 107 airports through 168 routes. In Belgium, it serves the airports of Brussels, Charleroi, Liège and Ostend. Moreover, it is positioned on the following bases: Lille (France), Casablanca, Marrakech and Agadir (Morocco).

In 2012, Jetairfly carried 2.78 million passengers; this summer, it will employ 900 workers. With the Jetair tour operator and Jetaircenter travel agencies, it forms TUI Travel Belgium, part of the largest Europe-wide and international touristic group TUI Travel PLC.

Jetairfly Press release March 19, 2013

 Jetairfly investing in a fleet adapted to provide more comfort and direct flights to passengers
 The first of two new Jetairfly E-Jets E190 landed in Brussels

In 2013, the optimal occupation of an aircraft is paramount to an airline if it is to be profitable, offer sharp prices and continue to invest.

In recent years, Jetairfly, the second Belgian airline, has analysed the Belgian market of air transport. One of the main findings is that the small size of the market may lead to a smaller offer, the introduction of compulsory stops at foreign airports (triangular flights) or reduced frequencies.

One possible solution is to adapt the fleet to the market, a policy currently adopted by Jetairfly. By adding two relatively small regional jets (112 passengers) to its fleet, Jetairfly allows the traveller to travel Belgian directly with an attractive frequency to destinations that attract fewer passengers because of their size or market.

Today, the first of these two Jetairfly E-Jets (Embraer E-190) landed at Brussels airport. Mid-March, a second unit will join the fleet. From Tuesday, March 5, this modern commercial aircraft will connect Brussels to a series of destinations that previously were often combined(*). Thanks to the characteristics of the E-Jet, Jetairfly will open new routes from Brussels, lessening the business risk.

(*) Alicante, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Almeria, Corfu, Zante, Naples, Catania, Ajaccio, Palermo, Tirana, Pristina ...

In the segment of regional jets, the twin-engine E-Jet aircraft manufacturer Embraer is among the global top. After Boeing and Airbus, Embraer is indeed the third manufacturer in the world. The Jetairfly E-Jet is the first Belgian aircraft of this type. For Embraer, it is a world first, because Jetairfly will be the first airline using this type of modern aircraft for tourist flights.

This expansion is part of the continuous renewal policy of the Jetairfly fleet which will host three new Boeing 737s (February-April). The average age of the medium-haul fleet Jetairfly amounts to only four and a half years.

With 112, 148, 189 and 257-seat aircraft, Jetairfly has a diversified fleet which allows it to best meet market demand. Furthermore, it optimises the occupancy rate of its aircraft, which contributes to the achievement of the lowest carbon footprint of our country.

Jetairfly is the second largest Belgian airline. This summer, it will fly a fleet of 21 aircraft for a network connecting 105 airports through 163 routes. In Belgium, it serves the airports of Brussels, Charleroi, Liège and Ostend. In addition, it has other bases: Lille (France), Casablanca, Marrakech and Agadir (Morocco).

The E190 E-Jet: the most modern technology of regional jets
 The E190 is the most advanced aircraft in the category of passenger jets with a relatively small capacity of about 100 seats.
 The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer is the global market leader for regional jets and the third largest passenger aircraft in the world after Boeing and Airbus.
 The E190 uses the latest technology and is equipped with the most recent safety technology.
 "Fly-by-wire" technology, power consumption, better in-flight performance, reduced workload for pilots, better protection in difficult flying conditions.
 The state of the art navigation system allows high accuracy during flight phases of takeoff and landing. Thanks to this, the E-Jet aircraft is producing less noise for residents close to Brussels Airport and other airports, with a reduced sound projection and footprint.
 It can take off and land in difficult conditions (CAT 3 weather minima).
 Suitable for flights to and from airports with a runway too short e.g. for the Boeing 737.
 At this time, 900 E190s are in active service; this E-Jet has amply proved its qualities. 1000 of them have been ordered in total (including the 900 already mentioned).
 The E190 flies faster than a turboprop, with a time saving of about half the duration of the flight.

The Jetairfly E-Jet is the first aircraft of this type acquired by a Belgian airline. This is the first E-Jet in the world for a leisure airline. This type of aircraft is now used by legacy carriers for their regional flights.

Numbers and specifications
• Length: 36.24 m • Empty weight: 27 720 kg
• Wingspan: 28.72 m • Max. take-off weight: 47 790 kg
• Tailheight: 10,57 m • Max. landing weight: 43 000 kg
• Largest cabin width: 3,01 m • Max. fuel: 13 000 kg (16,250 l.)
• Largest cabin heigth: 2,0 m • Payload: 13 080 kg
• Cruise speed: 860 km / h • Reach: 3330 km (1800 Nmi)
• Cruise altitude: 12,500 m • 2x General Electric CF34-10E5, 18,500 pounds
• Take-off speed: 270 km / h
• Landing speed: 235 km / h

Comfort
 The E-190 offers the comfort of a large airliner model in a relatively small area.
 E-Jet Jetairfly has 112 seats, divided into four rows of seats (2 - corridor - 2). All passengers therefore have either a window or an aisle seat. In addition to the extra comfort, it also improves the speed and efficiency of boarding and disembarking.
 Legroom: 29'', a large space with slim seats.
 A single class: economy.
 Service level with the 3 members of the cabin crew for 112 passengers (1 per 38 passengers)
 Less noise than in the cabin of the previous generation of regional jets, both in air and in approach. Compared to turboprops, the E-Jet does not vibrate and noise in the cabin is clearly reduced.

Route-opener, more direct flights
 Due to its smaller capacity, the Jetairfly E190 will allow to open new routes with a reasonable commercial risk.
 Frequency of flights improved: for destinations that attract fewer passengers because of their size or market trends, the smaller jet can offer a good frequency of flights.
 For the same reason, an increase in direct flights to relatively smaller destinations reduces the number of triangular flights combined.

Examples:
 Jetairfly destinations that will be served directly: Alicante, Malaga, Palma, Almeria, Corfu, Zakynthos, Naples, Catania, Ajaccio, Palermo, Tirana, Pristina ...
 higher flight frequencies, eg. to Malaga, where Jetairfly goes anyway every day, even with a flight on Friday morning and Friday evening (total frequency of flights to Malaga this summer Jetairfly: 15 per week).
 Flights to Olbia (Sardinia) and Bastia (Corsica) were once operated on behalf of Jetairfly by a small external company. Connecting these destinations with the Jetairfly E-Jet, we offer passengers the same level of comfort and service as in other flights of our company.

Reduced ecological footprint
 The ecological footprint of the lowest category aircraft of regional jets.
 The average consumption rises from 3 to 3.2 liters per passenger per 100 kilometers, which is very little when you consider the number of passengers on board relatively low.
 Device quieter (outside) than other regional jets.
 Noise minimised for residents around airports, with a lower noise level and a limited sound projection, which can be explained by the more modern engine technology and a modern navigation system, providing a high accuracy during the phases of takeoff and landing.

Employment
 Crew consists of two pilots and three cabin crew members.
 In the first instance, 24 pilots fly with the two E-Jet Jetairfly. Training began in February.
 In the end, 24 teams will be trained to E190: 24 commanders and 24 first officers.
 Integration of two E190s creates employment for 60 staff members in Jetairfly.

Tec4Jets provides maintenance and support
The aircraft maintenance company Tec4Jets, a subsidiary of TUI Travel Belgium, obtained an extension of its competencies from the Belgian aviation authorities. In addition to caring for Boeing 737, Boeing 767 and Airbus A320, Tec4Jets can now perform line maintenance, the general maintenance and AOG support the E-Jet, for both Jetairfly and third party airlines . To do this, Tec4Jets has a skilled labour, parts, tools and sheds.

For this purpose, the company has trained 14 technicians and 8 administrative staff. Technicians followed five weeks of theoretical training concluded with an examination and a week of trials.

Press release February 28, 2013, translated by sn26567

Lille Lesquin becomes the seventh base of the airline

From Easter holiday (end of March), you can also fly with Jetairfly departing from Lille airport. It is thus the only Belgian airline to be based in Lille Lesquin.

After Brussels, 3 regional airports in Belgium and 2 airports in Morocco, Lille Lesquin be the seventh base where Jetairfly passengers take off to join the south.

The airline will base a Boeing 737 in Lille. The flight plan has 12 destinations. This brings to 163 the number of routes served by Jetairfly in a network linking 105 airports.

The company will soon communicate about an expanded program of flights offered from Morocco.

Choosing Lille, Jetairfly wants to tap into a huge market potential in the north of France.

By combining low cost passengers (having booked a flight only) and holiday tour operators, Jetairfly deploys its hybrid model that it hopes will also succeed in northern France.

The choice was determined by among others the need for seats from French tour operator Marmara (sister company in the international group TUI Travel PLC), combined with Belgian tour operators Jetair, Sunjets.be and VIP Selection.

Flight Plan:
Mo: Antalya (Turkish Riviera), Heraklion (Crete),
Tu: Izmir (Turkey),
We: Malaga (Costa del Sol), Taba (Egypt),
Th: Palma (Mallorca), Corfu (Greece),
Fr: Olbia (Sardinia), Palermo (Sicily), Rhodes (Greece),
Sa: Bodrum (Turkey), Djerba (Tunisia)
Su: Palma (Mallorca), Djerba (Tunisia)

Jetairfly aircraft stationed at Lille Lesquin
Jetairfly will base a 189-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft at the airport of Lille.

This summer, 21 Jetairfly aircraft will be positioned on different bases:
Brussels: 12
Charleroi: 3
Liège: 1
Ostend: 1
Marrakech: 2
Casablanca:1
Lille: 1

after Jetairfly Press release in French and Dutch, January 21, 2013