Jet2 plc, the UK's leading package holiday provider and third largest airline by passenger numbers, has confirmed that its ordinary shares will transfer from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange at 8.00 a.m. on 8 December 2026. The announcement updates shareholders following an earlier disclosure made on 3 September 2026, now providing a firm timetable. The move to the Official List's equity shares (commercial companies) category represents a significant structural step for the leisure travel group, with the company also anticipating inclusion in the next quarterly FTSE 250 Index review following admission.

Key Points

  • Jet2 plc (JET2) — UK leisure travel group comprising Jet2holidays and Jet2.com airline
  • Ordinary shares to be admitted to the Main Market and cancelled from AIM at 8.00 a.m. on 8 December 2026
  • Prospectus publication expected on 2 December 2026; last day of AIM trading expected to be 7 December 2026
  • Investors should watch for FCA Prospectus approval, Official List admission confirmation, and the FTSE 250 quarterly review outcome

Jet2 Confirms AIM Cancellation and Main Market Admission for 8 December 2026

Jet2 plc has set a firm date of 8 December 2026 for the cancellation of its AIM trading admission and simultaneous commencement of dealings on the London Stock Exchange Main Market. The last day on which ordinary shares of 1.25p each will trade on AIM is expected to be 7 December 2026. The company stated it is not issuing any new ordinary shares or other securities in connection with the admission. Canaccord Genuity is acting as sole sponsor to the company in connection with the proposed admission, with Cavendish Capital Markets serving as nominated adviser, and Jefferies International acting as joint broker alongside Canaccord.

Conditions Still to Be Satisfied Before Jet2's Official List Admission Proceeds

The announcement states that admission remains subject to several conditions. These include FCA approval of a Prospectus, the ordinary shares being admitted by the FCA to the equity shares (commercial companies) category of the Official List, and admission by London Stock Exchange plc to trading on the Main Market. The prospectus is expected to be published on 2 December 2026. The company noted that AIM cancellation is not subject to shareholder approval under AIM Rule 41, though it advised shareholders to seek their own professional advice regarding the consequences of the transition.

Jet2 Anticipates FTSE 250 Inclusion Following Main Market Move

Jet2 stated it anticipates inclusion in the next quarterly review of the FTSE 250 Index to be undertaken following admission, though the company was clear that inclusion remains subject to review by FTSE Russell. Such a development could be significant for investors, as FTSE 250 membership typically triggers automatic buying from tracker funds and broadens the institutional investor base. In its most recent financial year ended 31 March 2026, over 63% of flown passengers took an end-to-end package holiday, reflecting the group's strong package holiday weighting across its Jet2holidays and Jet2.com operations.

Jet2's Scale and UK Airport Network Underpin the Main Market Case

Jet2 currently operates from 14 UK airport bases, including Manchester, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Belfast International, among others. Its Jet2holidays brand is described as the UK's leading provider of ATOL-protected package holidays to destinations across the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, North Africa, and European leisure cities. Jet2.com is the UK's third largest airline by passenger numbers. Investors may be watching whether the broader visibility of a Main Market listing, combined with potential index inclusion, supports the group's longer-term growth ambitions in the competitive UK leisure travel sector.