Saturday, August 24, 2024 easyJet is set to expand its operations from London Southend Airport with the launch of three new routes to Reus and Almeria in Spain, as well as the popular Mediterranean island of Malta. These routes will be available for booking, with flights commencing in March 2025. This announcement follows easyJet’s earlier declaration to establish a new three-aircraft base at London Southend, which will serve as the gateway for seven additional destinations.
The expanded roster includes Gran Canaria and Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Dalaman and Antalya in Turkey, Enfidha in Tunisia, Marrakech in Morocco, and Pisa in Italy, catering to the growing demand for diverse holiday options. With these new routes, travelers can now book both flight-only tickets and easyJet holiday packages for a total of ten new destinations. The inaugural flights are scheduled to take off on March 30, 2025, increasing the total number of routes from London Southend Airport to 17, covering beach, city, and ski destinations.
The establishment of a new base at London Southend Airport marks a significant step in easyJet’s strategic expansion within the UK. This move not only positions easyJet as a leading choice for UK travelers but also aligns with the airline’s commitment to meeting the rising demand for air travel. The new base is expected to create approximately 130 direct jobs for pilots and crew members and support additional direct and indirect employment opportunities within easyJet and at the airport.
Since launching operations at London Southend in 2012, easyJet has flown more than seven million passengers from the airport, making it a preferred choice for travelers seeking convenient access to various destinations across Europe and North Africa. The airline’s ongoing commitment to expanding its route network from London Southend underscores its dedication to providing accessible and diverse travel options for UK customers. Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, commented: “We are delighted to be putting 10 new routes on sale from our new base at London Southend Airport, which we look forward to opening next spring.
Our continued growth and investment in the UK highlights the importance of this market and provides UK consumers with even more choice, with our customers choosing our flights and holidays for our trusted brand, unrivalled network and great value fares. “We have flown over seven million customers from London Southend since we started our operation there in 2012 and, whether they are flying for business or leisure, we look forward to welcoming even more of them onboard.” Marc Taylor, acting CEO at London Southend Airport, said: “London Southend Airport is committed to providing a seamless, high-quality travel experience for people living in the east of London, Essex and East Anglia region, and we thank easyJet for expanding its range of choices.
Thousands of travellers from across the south east have already chosen London Southend as their airport of choice for trips to Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and France this summer, and advanced flight and holidays bookings already filling up for winter sun, city and ski breaks. With quick and easy direct connections to our airport – just 53 minutes from London Liverpool Street by train and 42 minutes from Stratford, London – our passengers can now access even more fantastic destinations across Europe.” easyJet has put seats on sale for its new routes from London Southend Airport, offering travelers exciting destinations at competitive prices starting from March 2025.
Tickets can be booked directly through easyJet’s website or mobile app, providing a convenient and straightforward booking process. Here’s a glimpse of the new flight schedules and fares: Additionally, easyJet holidays are now available, providing fantastic package deals that include flights, accommodation, luggage, and transfers. Some of the featured holiday packages include: With these enticing options, easyJet is making it easier than ever for travelers to explore a wide range of destinations from London Southend Airport.
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