Airline Jet2 announces cuts to Bournemouth flights

An airline and tour operator says six routes that were due to launch from Bournemouth for summer 2026 have been withdrawn.

Jet2 began flying from Bournemouth Airport in February, basing two aircraft there, and had announced it was adding a third aircraft and more destinations in 2026.

But the company said, following a review, it had "taken the decision to withdraw services to Malaga, Dubrovnik, Jersey, Reus and Verona for summer '26".

It said affected customers would be contacted and receive a full refund.

Last year, the airline announced it would launch in Bournemouth in 2025, with 16 routes serving destinations in Turkey, Spain, Portugal and Greece.

This was followed by plans to base a third aircraft at the south coast airport from 2026 to accommodate new summer flights to Malaga, Dubrovnik, Reus, Verona and Kos.

In April it announced the launch of a twice-weekly route to Jersey.

A spokesperson said: "As a successful business, we are continually reviewing our flying programme and will adjust where required.

"This gives us the ability to add flights and holidays in response to demand, and very occasionally we may withdraw flights too.

"Following this latest review, we have taken the decision to withdraw services to Malaga, Dubrovnik, Jersey, Reus and Verona for summer '26 from Bournemouth Airport.

"Where customers are affected, we will contact them, and they will receive a full refund."

The company said it still had a "fantastic programme of services on sale from Bournemouth Airport" and looked forward to welcoming customers.

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