Low-cost carrier easyJet has unveiled nine latest routes from the UK ahead of this winter season. Destinations are set to incorporate France, Morocco, Tunisia, and an exciting latest Icelandic connection; Akureyri (AEY).
In collaboration with its tour subsidiary, easyJet Holidays, the carrier will offer package breaks for British tourists trying to immerse themselves in unique Northern Icelandic culture and the Myvatn Nature Baths. Direct flights can be available from easyJet’s base at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) twice every week, launching on October 31.
noted Arnheiður Jóhannsdóttir, Managing Director at Visit North Iceland.
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Alongside Gatwick, the carrier is about to strengthen its presence at two other London airports; Luton (LTN) and Southend (SEN). Luton is about to profit from services to Tunisian resort gateway Enfidha (NBE), while the often-overlooked Southend Airport will see a direct connection to Paris’ Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Southwestern easyJet base Bristol (BRS) can be connected to popular winter sun hotspot Marrakech (RAK).
Looking towards the West Midlands and beyond, ahead of opening its latest base at Birmingham (BHX) in early 2024, easyJet will launch direct connections to Lyon (LYS) and Paris from October 30. Manchester (MAN) to Grenoble (GNB) can also be set to be added to the carrier’s European winter network, likely appealing to northern ski enthusiasts in search of a brief break on the slopes.
Boosting regional connectivity across the UK, two domestic routes from Glasgow (GLA) and Belfast (BFS) to Southampton (SOU) will launch on October 29, with flights running as much as thrice every week during peak season.
Photo: London Gatwick Airport
added Ali Gayward, UK Country Manager for easyJet.
Growth through 2023
Through the 12 months, the carrier is about to spice up its capability by 8% on pre-pandemic levels, with up to 1 million more seats and 23 more routes available from the UK.
Though the previous two financial quarters have been economic busts for the budget airline, easyJet has remained optimistic amid continued passenger growth and rising fare prices. Like its UK-based low-cost and full-service competitors, the carrier predicts robust summer travel.
To support upcoming growth plans, the carrier is about to open its ninth UK base in Birmingham in March 2024. Announced earlier this month, three easyJet Airbus A320 family aircraft can be permanently stationed on the West Midlands airport ahead of summer 2024. Additional routes have yet to be announced.
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