An illustration showing a Jet2 plane over Europe
Europe

Jet Who? Why Jet2 is Britain's Secret Star

Europe

Jet Who? Why Jet2 is Britain's Secret Star

August 2024
3 min read
Gordon Smith

Issue Overview

Jet Who? Jet2. You’ve heard of Ryanair. You’ve heard of EasyJet. But have you heard of the largest U.K. tour operator? Few outside of Britain will recognize its name. It doesn’t hold earnings calls. It doesn’t have a famous founder or CEO. It publishes financial results just semi-annually, not quarterly. But, as we discuss in this week's feature story, Jet2 is hardly inconsequential. On the contrary, it’s an airline that’s flying 127 planes this summer, and one with a long history of delivering both profits and growth.