Boeing and UK Leisure Airline Jet2.com finalized an order for 27 Next Generation 737 -800s on Sept. 3, 2015.

Jet2.com currently operates an all-Boeing fleet of nearly 60 aircraft, however, this is the organization’s first direct Boeing order.

Philip Meeson, Executive Chairman of Jet2.com said; "Today's order for 27 additional 737-800NGs will be delivered over the next two years and will provide Jet2.com with the necessary cost effective, reliable and comfortable environment to allow us to build upon our already highly successful family friendly business."

The aircraft will be used to take customers to leisure destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and also to a combination of exciting European leisure cities.