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Jet2 has been recognised for its industry-leading  sustainability initiatives as well as for its commitment to extending its sustainability strategy beyond aviation, after being named the winner of the Package Holiday/Leisure Airline category at the global AirlineRatings.com 2025 Sustainability Awards.

Celebrating airlines that are making meaningful progress in reducing their environmental impact worldwide, Jet2 was the only winner of the prestigious Package Holiday/Leisure Airline category and was recognised for taking significant steps In The Air, On The Ground and In Resort, to address sustainability, implementing clear strategies and achieving notable milestones.

The Package Holiday/Leisure Airline category assessed whether companies’ sustainability commitments extended beyond flights to encompass both ground operations and resort activities, and awarded the impressive accolade to only one company based on who they consider to be leading the industry when it comes to sustainable leisure travel – Jet2.

As Jet2’s Sustainability Strategy mission goes beyond aviation, covering operations in the air, on the ground and across its resorts, the airline and tour operator was the only company recognised for its work across the three pillars, which are underpinned by innovative practices designed to deliver measurable environmental benefits. Jet2’s updated results-driven Sustainability Strategy, includes the below:

• A new climate transition plan, focused on existing technologies and tangible actions that can be taken currently. This will see Jet2.com reduce its carbon emissions per revenue paying passenger kilometre (gCO₂/RPK) by 35% in 2035 compared to 2019 (43.55gCO₂/RPK in 2035 vs. 67gCO₂/RPK in 2019). 

• Investing billions into decarbonising its fleet, with a firm order for 155 brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft. These aircraft give a reduction in CO2 emissions of up to 20% and are 50% quieter compared to the aircraft they are replacing.  

• Investing in new systems to provide real-time operational data and analysis that drives fuel savings. Jet2 has installed split-scimitar winglets onto 60 of its Boeing 737-800NG aircraft, reducing fuel burn by up to 1.8% through improved aerodynamic efficiency. 

• Incorporating Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in its operations, including using SAF at London Stansted, Bristol and Malaga Airports before the introduction of the UK and EU SAF mandates came into effect in January 2025.  

• Electrification of Jet2.com owned ground service equipment, with more than 50% of Jet2.com ground service equipment now fully electric. 

• The continued investment in renewable energy across its operations, including the installation of roof-mounted solar power systems at new facilities. Notably, Jet2’s new maintenance hangar at Manchester Airport is now equipped with a solar PV system that generates approximately 147,408 kWh annually, significantly reducing any reliance on traditional sources.  

• Launching and expanding Jet2holidays’ Certified Sustainable Hotels collection, giving customers the option to choose accommodation that meets a sustainability certification – with over 1,200 hotels now in the collection, with a target of 3,000 by 2035.

Jet2’s sustainability ambition is underpinned by two key objectives: to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, and a milestone of 35% reduction in carbon intensity by 2035. To monitor Jet2’s journey to NetZero, the airline and tour operator is using key metrics, third-party verification, and transparent reporting to track and share its progress.

This award is the second accolade Jet2 has received for taking immediate and innovative steps to improve sustainability, after winning the Large Business category at the Yorkshire Sustainability Excellence Awards earlier this year. Jet2’s efforts also mean the company has been shortlisted in the Aviation Sustainability and Environment category at the Aviation Industry Awards UK 2025 to be held on 9^th September 2025, in further recognition of its commitment to sustainability.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “This fantastic award reflects the investment and hard work that has gone into addressing our impact since we launched our first sustainability strategy in 2021. We are basing our strategy on technologies and tangible actions that we know are available now and can be currently taken, rather than what may or may not be available in the future, however we are closely monitoring to see where we can embrace new technologies. Our tangible steps have included investing in new and more fuel-efficient aircraft, using SAF, launching a Certified Sustainable Hotels collection, removing millions of single use plastics from onboard our aircraft, and utilising technologies such as split-scimitar winglets. Our strategy clearly sets out our vision to accelerate our sustainability journey whilst supporting our colleagues and the communities where we operate. We are proud of the progress made to date and are fully committed to going further to ensure Jet2 continues to establish itself as a leader in UK aviation sustainability.”