Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inNatalie WilsonFriday 30 October 2026 15:36 GMTJet2 holiday meme appears in London New Year’s Eve fireworks displayJet2 has launched its first business-class-only chartered aircraft, featuring a specially configured Boeing 737-800NG.The new aircraft seats 76 charter passengers with a minimum of 43 inches of legroom, compared to the standard Jet2 layout of 189 seats.The service completed its maiden charter flight out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport and is available to book throughout the winter season.Jet2 introduced the configuration in response to demand from sports, music, and entertainment groups seeking privacy and comfort.Trevor Caplis, head of charter sales at Jet2, described the move as an exciting development following exceptional feedback from early passengers.In fullJet2 unveils first business class-only planeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in