Jetlantic Virtual Airways is a virtual airline based at Madeira Airport, in Madeira Island, Portugal. It was founded in 2009, taking advantage of the market liberalization of air routes connecting Madeira to the rest of the Portuguese territory. Motivated by the desire to progress and expand while providing the best virtual aviation experience possible, Jetlantic's operation has grown continuously, supported by a vast and versatile fleet, well suited to the challenges provided by its impressive network of scheduled and charter routes. Jetlantic currently operates from the following hubs:
Madeira is the home base and main hub of Jetlantic. Its primary operation is a high-density domestic network, connecting Madeira to all major airports of the Portuguese mainland, as well as the Azores islands. Jetlantic's international network operated from Madeira also reaches from the neighbouring Canary islands and northern Africa to Scandinavia, spreading across the whole of Europe, in an unparalleled offer of routes suited to all types of travellers. There are also several weekly flights to Caracas in Venezuela, serving Madeira's vast expat community there.
Porto is Jetlantic's hub in the Portuguese mainland. It the center of Jetlantic's charter network, with dozens of weekly flights reaching some of the most popular holiday destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean and northern Africa. The base of Jetlantic's long haul operations is also in Porto, with flights operating to the most popular holiday destinations in the Caribbean and Brazil. Porto is also a strong domestic hub, with daily flights to all major airports of Madeira and Azores archipelagos.
Ponta Delgada is Jetlantic's hub in the Azores. From here, Jetlantic connects the archipelago to the Portuguese mainland, maintaining at the same time an international route network that connects to all of the major European cities and to Boston, serving the Portuguese communiy there. Jetlantic also operates charter flights from here, such as a weekly connection between London and Pico island.
Las Palmas is Jetlantic's hub in the Canary Islands, its presence in one of the most significant business areas of the Atlantic. Jetlantic operates a large and diverse network from the Canaries, providing daily flights to the major Spanish cities from several islands, as well as a regional network connecting the archipelago. Holiday flights are also a strong part of the Canaries operation, with connections to some of the most significant European markets.
From Nantes, Jetlantic operates a strong and diverse charter network that provides holiday charters whose area of influence is confined not only to the region of Brittany, but to the entire region of Western France. Through Jetlantic, thousands of French holidaymakers have access to a wide variety of holiday destinations, from the golden beaches of the Mediterranean to the ski slopes of Austria.
Brussels is Jetlantic's main hub outside of Portugal. Strategically located in the heart of Europe and the European Union, Brussels is a thriving city, perfect for a young, ambitious airline like Jetlantic. From Brussels, Jetlantic operates a significant network of charter and scheduled flights, serving many of Europe's most popular holiday destinations. Alongside more traditional destinations, Jetlantic aims to provide new penetration in developing markets, such as the Azores and Cape Verde islands.
Besides its main hubs, Jetlantic also operates from a series of focus cities across Europe with smaller local fleets. These cities are crucial areas of expansion for Jetlantic's business, ranging between dynamic holiday markets and public service duties.
Liverpool is Jetlantic's main base in the United Kingdom. With two aircraft based here, Jetlantic takes part in the competitive British holiday charter market, serving numerous destinations across Europe, Northern Africa and the Mediterranean with more than 60 weekly flights. The Bournemouth network also includes some of europe's most challenging airports, such as Innsbruck, Chambéry, Samos and Skiathos.
Jersey is the base from which Jetlantic serves the UK Channel Islands. Alternating between the Jersey and Guernsey airports, Jetlantic provides direct jet links to some of the most popular tourist destinations across Europe and to major UK cities with unparalelled flexibility and speed. Jetlantic also operates regular flights from Jersey and Guersey to Madeira, serving the vast Madeiran expat community there.
From Gibraltar, Jetlantic operates a public service network, in one of the most challenging airports in the world. With an aircraft based there, Jetlantic connects the territory with daily flights to London-Gatwick, Madrid and Barcelona, providing a useful service to the territory, its inhabitants and visitors alike.
Located in the Faroe slands, Vágar is considered one of the most extreme and challenging airports in the world, and is also home to a public service network operated by Jetlantic. From Vágar, Jetlantic operates daily flights to Denmark, Norway, Iceland, the United Kingdom, Portugal and the Netherlands, providing the inhabitants of this remote archipelago with an invaluable service.
As a complement to the Brussels hub, Liége is the second base of Jetlantic in Belgium. Its modern airport serves as the base for a large network of holiday routes, connecting the third largest Belgian city to dozens of destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean and Africa.
Miami is Jetlantic's first base in the United States. From here, it operates a network of scheduled flights to some of the most significant destiantions around the Caribbean and Central America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela and Panama, ensuring an important foothold in one of the region's most significant hubs. Jetlantic also operates a strong cargo network across the U.S. and South America from here.
Jetlantic's operation from Porto Santo is primarily a regional one, with four daily frequencies to Madeira allowing passengers from and to Porto Santo to connect easily with Jetlantic's domestic and international route network. Direct flights also exist to Lisbon, Porto, Brussels and Milano-Malpensa airports.
Located in the very heart of the glamourous French Riviera, Cannes-Mandelieu airport is the base of Jetlantic's executive aviation branch. Not only is it placed in one of the hottest business aviation spots in Europe, it is also strategically located at less than two hours from any major European capital.
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