easyJet is building out its Birmingham Airport network with the airline launching 15 routes.
easyJet Airbus A320neo arrivng at Birmingham Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond
So, where can the orange airline fly you?
The new routes are:
- Barcelona
- Tenerife
- Antalya
- Berlin
- Jersey
- Malaga
- Sharm El Sheikh
- Rhode
- Alicante
- Dalaman
- Corfu
- Heraklion
- Larnaca
- Tunisia
- Kos
This builds on the current easyJet operation at Birmingham, with destinations served including:
- Amsterdam
- Belfast
- Geneva
- Milan
- Naples
- Lisbon
- Faro
- Palma de Mallorca
Both Glasgow and Belfast International are served domestically too.
The airline is planning to base three Airbus aircraft at Birmingham to support the expansion, which will commence in Spring 2024.
easyJet holidays customers have exclusive early access to the flying schedule, enabling them to book packages, with flights only options to follow.
In Quotes
Paul Bixby, Commercial Director at easyJet holidays, said:
“We’re delighted to be putting thousands of package holidays on sale from Birmingham today. We’re absolutely committed to ensuring our brilliant holidays at unbeatable prices are available to holidaymakers across the UK, so we’re pleased that those from the West Midlands can now fly from their doorstep.
“We’re offering a huge range of holidays on the 15 brand new routes. Whether customers are seeking relaxation by the pool, or a cultural city escape, we’re got a fantastic range of Europe’s most loved destinations, with hundreds of hotels to choose from.”
Ali Gayward, UK Country Manager at easyJet, said:
“We are delighted to announce our network expansion for our new base in Birmingham, which will create around 100 direct jobs for pilots and crew and over 1,200 more indirect jobs.
“Investing in a ninth base in Birmingham further strengthens easyJet’s network by positioning it as the carrier of choice to serve UK consumers and capture the continued demand for travel, further growing its share of the UK leisure market for both the airline and easyJet holidays.”
Tom Screen, Aviation Director for Birmingham Airport (BHX), said:
“As we look forward to easyJet basing three of its aircraft here from March 2024, we are thrilled to see the launch of easyJet holidays to BHX customers.
“In addition to an attractive roster of destinations, including beach resorts like Faro, Palma and Malaga and cities like Berlin and Paris, easyJet holidays customers get exclusive early access to new flight schedules.
“With packages including flights, 23kg of luggage and transfers, easyJet staying true to its name – by making things easy for customers.”
Building out new options
With a mixture of beach and city traffic, easyJet is seeking to take on both Jet2 and Ryanir at Birmingham Airport – and you can bet that they will be reacting to this growth in their own ways.
For customers in the West Midlands and beyond, it offers both choice and competition – which is only a good thing for travellers.
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