The 16.30 Leeds-Bradford to Amsterdam flight will be checked-in, loaded, boarded, pushed back and crewed by 12 women. They include the captain, first officer and duty manager plus the cabin crew, ramp team, dispatcher and passenger service agents.
Jet2.com said everything needed to get an aircraft off the ground safely and on time was due to be provided by an all-female team.
Louise Iveson, the first officer on today’s flight, said: “We’re all thrilled to have been part of this unique flight. It’s fantastic that Jet2.com has helped us mark International Women’s Day and celebrate the great work we women do in powering flights and providing a great experience for our customers.
“I hope today has shown other women wanting to join the industry that there is nothing stopping them from achieving their ambitions. Here come the girls!”
Air India has already marked International Women’s Day by breaking the record for the world’s longest all-women operated flight. The non-stop Delhi-San Francisco flight took close to 17 hours to cover the 9,000 miles.
