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TAKE OFF WITH NEW SUMMER FLIGHTS FROM BLACKPOOL INTERNATIONAL

FED up with grey skies and drizzly rain, get away from it all and book a summer sun holiday to Menorca for 2009!

Blackpool Airport is delighted to announce that following on from the launch of new routes to Ibiza and Geneva with Jet2.com, they have now added Mahon, Menorca, to the growing list of destinations that Blackpool Airport offers residents across Lancashire and The Lakes.

Flights to the beautiful Balearic island of Menorca are on sale from today for summer 2009.  It's the perfect summer sun destination for both families and couples alike.

Susan Kendrick, Communications Manager at the airport, commented: "This is yet more great news for Blackpool Airport and our passengers.  We are delighted that Jet2.com is continuing to increase its destinations on offer from Blackpool Airport and it demonstrates the confidence Jet2.com have in Blackpool as they introduce new routes as part of their growing network."

Sue added: "This is the thing about Blackpool, it's a great local airport for residents across Lancashire and The Lakes but in order to attract the volume of passengers we need, we have to offer the routes that people want.  By offering more flights and destinations, we are encouraging people to use their local airport so that their travelling times are shorter and the start of their journey is a stress free and enjoyable experience.  Passenger won't need to travel to alternative northwest airports!

"This is also a fantastic opportunity for Blackpool and other great attractions across Lancashire and The Lakes to showcase what they can offer to other European countries and increase inbound tourism into the region."

Philip Meeson, Jet2.com's Chairman and Chief Executive, commented:  "Blackpool is proving to be an increasingly popular departure airport, so of course want to ensure our faithful customers, plus any new holidaymakers, have as many wonderful destinations to choose from as possible."

Fares from Blackpool to Menorca start from £55.99 one way including taxes.  Flights with Jet2.com commence 19th June 2009.

Summer 2009 flights to Belfast, Murcia, Alicante, Malaga, Palma, Ibiza, Faro and Mahon are all on sale now - don't miss out book now at www.jet2.com.

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