The Latest Breaking News from Steve Heapy

Jet2 give all staff 9% pay rise along with extra holiday day

The travel firm will be giving their staff an extra day's holiday this year

Leeds Live · Jan 28, 2023

Jet2 announces Bristol Airport jobs drive as part of expansion plans

The operator is adding new destinations and aircraft to its operations at the South West travel hub

Birmingham Post · Jan 11, 2023

Jet2 boss blames rising flight prices on environmental taxes

Taxation is ‘the biggest risk facing our industry today’, says chief executive

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022

Which airports and destinations are affected by travel chaos as Jet2 boss blames Brexit

Travel chaos is continuing for British holidaymakers as more flights are cancelled. Here are the airports and flights still affected by the disarray in the aviation industry

Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2022

Jet2 denies claims boss said LBA delays are because of 'lazy Brits on benefits'

Jet2 has said they were "categorically not" the views of Mr Heapy or the company itself

Leeds Live · Jun 5, 2022

Jet2 boss' frustration with UK jobs market and Brexit amid chaos at airports

Huge lines were seen snaking around the outside of some UK airports

Nottingham Post · Jun 5, 2022

Jet2 boss blames chaos at airports on 'lazy Brits who live off benefits'

The comment comes as travellers have faced weeks of chaos at airports across the country

Leeds Live · Jun 4, 2022

Jet2 boss blames airport mayhem on 'lazy Brits who live off benefits and Brexit'

Jet2 chief executive Steve Heapy allegedly made the comments during talks this weeks as the industry struggles to rehire staff lost during the Covid pandemic.

Daily Record · Jun 4, 2022

Jet2 denies boss blamed 'lazy Brits' for travel disruption

The company's CEO reportedly hit out at air passengers during a meeting of aviation bosses

Wales Online · Jun 3, 2022

Jet2 boss blames airport chaos on 'lazy Brits who live off benefits and Brexit'

Steve Heapy was reported to have made the comment during a meeting this week with British Airways and easyJet calling for more help to resolve staff shortages causing huge passenger queues

Daily Mirror · Jun 3, 2022