Jet2 (Jet2.com) (Leeds/Bradford) and Jet2holidays yesterday (December 1) celebrated the take off of the year’s first flight to New York from Leeds-Bradford International Airport and Newcastle Airport.

Customers checking in for the two special direct Christmas shopping flights to New York were treated to an American-style send off with the check in area decked out on an American theme. Staff dressed up as Uncle Sam, diner waitresses and the Statue of Liberty and treated customers the red carpet treatment with famous New York songs playing and New York snacks including muffins and brownies.

The second and final New York shopping trips will leave on Thursday December 8.

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