John and Diane Ashcroft, from Bolton, were boarding a flight to Tenerife from Manchester airport today (18 November) when they were unexpectedly called to the front of the aircraft and greeted by soap stars Sam Aston and Anthony Quinlan. 

As John was the 15 millionth Jet2holiday’s Real Package Holiday customer, the Ashcrofts had their holiday fee waived and were given an excursion in Tenerife, champagne for the flight and a private transfer to and from their hotel, where they were upgraded to all-inclusive.

“I’m not kidding when I say it has absolutely made my year,” John said. 

“I cannot thank everyone at Jet2holidays enough. We were already looking forward to our holiday to Tenerife, but this has made the whole trip even more memorable.”

Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “We wish John and Diane a lovely holiday, just as we do with every customer, and we hope our VIP send-off made the perfect start to their Tenerife trip.”