Cheap and Cheerful! (jet2.com)

Member Name: bigh11

Product:	jet2.com
Date:	19/06/09 (76 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Cheap, efficient

Disadvantages: No in flight entertainment

I have just returned from Tenerife, I booked through Flexibletrips.com and we flew with Jet2.com.

We were flying out on a Friday at 3.40pm, we arrived at Manchester Airport approx. 2 hours before we were due to fly. We found the check in desk easily and there was no queue at all which we thought was great.

When boarding the flight, I was getting a bit upset, the lady who was taking our boarding cards told my boyfriend (not me) that I had to calm down or I would hold up the whole flight, I thought this was totally unnecessary and unkind, I was crying a little bit, not sobbing, I doubt anybody else even noticed and I'd stopped by the time we actually got on the plane.

I've never flown with Jet2 and as a budget airline; I wasn't expecting much to be honest. I was, however pleasantly surprised. The seats were "leather" and very comfortable, however they didn't recline. There are no television screens and they don't have a radio so it's essential to take your own entertainment!

The staff were very efficient and helpful and the pilot kept us informed. One of the air stewardesses scalded herself but they dealt with it very quickly and it didn't disrupt the flight or service in any way.

The food was okay, we didn't pre-book a meal so we had a sandwich each, it cost approx. £3.50 for a ploughman's on brown bread, it was nice but not worth that price but I kind of expect to pay that on a plane. My boyfriend had a coffee and thought it was delicious. They also sold hot toasted sandwiches, chocolate bars, peanuts and a selection of hot and cold drinks.

Both flights were very smooth, I don't like flying but I didn't find the take off or landing too traumatising.

Check in and boarding on the way home was again very fast and efficient. The air stewardesses were really efficient with the food/drinks and duty free shopping. My boyfriend bought me a little Radley purse because I didn't cry at all on the way home, hehe! They had a good selection of gifts on sale and because we were out of the EU we were allowed to buy cigarettes and alcohol cheaply if we wanted.

We each got a meal deal on the way home which was £6.75 each, for that you got a sandwich, we had ploughman's again, a can of Pepsi or a hot drink and a small tub of Pringles. I thought this was better value for money than the sandwich on it's own.

On the way back they offered people an upgraded seat, with more leg room for £10 but we were happy with our seats.

I would definitely fly with jet2 again however I would pre-book a meal next time as I think it really breaks the journey up, it was nearly 5 hours to Tenerife and it was really boring without a movie to watch or the meal.

Summary: Would definitely fly with Jet2.com again