Speaking to TTG from Bristol, Heapy said: "It was great for our colleagues. It’s a real shot in the arm to get going again and doing what they love. They were genuinely so glad to be back at work. It’s been a shot in the arm for me too. It reminded me of why I love the industry I work in."
Jet2’s inaugural flight from the airport departed for Majorca on Friday morning (2 July).
The start of operations from Bristol airport comes as the Balearic Islands and Madeira were added to the green watchlist for overseas travel.
