Author: Lee Fletcher
easyJet has unveiled the launch of four new winter routes from three UK airports. London Stansted will introduce two brand-new routes to Geneva and Zurich in Switzerland, commencing on December 16, with twice-weekly flights throughout the winter season. Another new route is from London Southend Airport to Grenoble, commencing on January 14 and operating once a week throughout the winter season. Nestled in the French Alps, Grenoble boasts cable cars that connect the town to the summit of La Bastille hill, named after the 18th-century fortress on its slopes. Further, easyJet is launching a new route from Birmingham to Salzburg…
Virgin Atlantic has announced its entry into South America with the launch of a new route to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Flights on this route will be available for booking from September 6, 2023, and the inaugural flight is scheduled to take off on May 13, 2024. Travelers can look forward to daily flights connecting London to Sao Paulo. The flight itself will be approximately 11 hours and 55 minutes long, using the modern Boeing 787 aircraft. The return Economy fares start from £686 per person. Sao Paulo, one of the world’s most populous cities, is a thriving hub for multinational…
Jet2holidays has announced the return of its popular ‘Bid for a Break’ campaign this September, promising an even larger experience. The campaign, which gained popularity in 2021, offers holiday-seekers the chance to bid for vacations at low prices. The upcoming relaunch will feature an extended format, with a new holiday up for auction every weekday and weekend throughout the month. The campaign will relaunch on September 1, introducing 30 holiday opportunities in total. Unlike the previous setup that offered one weekly chance, this revamped version will provide more opportunities for participants to successfully bid on their dream vacations. The bidding…
Dublin Airport has recently announced Aer Lingus’ plans for a new direct service to Denver, Colorado, along with the relaunch of the Minneapolis-St. Paul route. Aer Lingus is strengthening its North American network with the introduction of the new Denver and Minneapolis-St. Paul routes from Dublin. The new routes are set to launch in the summer of 2024 and will offer a wider option of travel possibilities for Dublin Airport passengers, not only between Ireland and North America but also to facilitate journeys between Europe and the United States. Kenny Jacobs, CEO of daa: ‘This development is a testament to…
easyJet is expanding its route network by introducing a new route from London Luton to Cairo, Egypt. This will be the first time that easyJet operates flights to Cairo, adding it as the 157th destination on its short-haul network that covers Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The new route will start operating on October 31, with flights departing three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. This will provide a direct connection for travellers from the UK to Cairo throughout the year. Cairo is a renowned destination known for its historical and cultural attractions, including the Giza…
Flights and package holidays to the popular Costa Blanca hotspot will now be available for customers flying from London Southend. The route is set to resume operation from October 29, 2023, with flights scheduled twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays. Flights for this route are available for booking on the easyJet website and mobile app, with fares starting from £22.99. This new addition makes Alicante the seventh destination served by easyJet from London Southend. Alicante, often referred to as the ‘City of the Sun,’ boasts an impressive 349 hours of sun on average each month, making it one of…
easyJet and easyJet Holidays have announced a new route and package holiday options to the sun-soaked destination of Fuerteventura from their recently established base in Birmingham, with package holidays now on sale for next summer. The move follows the establishment of a new operational hub in Birmingham, complete with the integration of three additional aircraft by the spring of 2024. The city of Birmingham is connected to sought-after destinations like Amsterdam, Geneva, Milan, Naples, Lisbon, Faro, and Palma de Mallorca. Additionally, vital domestic links to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Belfast underscore the city’s significance as a travel hub. With the announcement…
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, the leisure airline and the UK’s largest tour operator, are expanding flight and holiday offerings to Crete (Heraklion) and Rhodes for November 2024 in response to demand from travellers seeking to bask in Greek sunshine during the later parts of the season. Jet2 has unveiled the addition of over 11,000 extra seats to Crete (Heraklion) and Rhodes. These supplementary services will be facilitated from Belfast International, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool John Lennon, Manchester, Newcastle International, and London Stansted Airports. The enhanced flight schedules are: * Crete (Heraklion) – Extra flights operating from November 3…
European airline Wizz Air has announced the introduction of a fresh route from London Luton Airport to Cairo, Egypt, starting from October 30, 2023. This new travel option opens up opportunities for UK travellers, connecting them to Sphinx International Airport in Cairo. From there, they can explore the captivating city of Giza, known for its historic significance with landmarks like the Great Pyramid and The Great Sphinx, both dating back to ancient times. Cairo, a dynamic modern city steeped in history and situated along the iconic Nile River, offers a mix of contemporary living and traditional culture, featuring local music,…
Sicilian volcano Mount Etna has erupted causing chaos for airlines with flights routed via the island. The massive plume of ash and smoke caused by the eruption has already caused easyJet to cancel flights from several UK cities including Edinburgh, as the Italian island’s main airport, Catania, was forced to close. The eruption began overnight Sunday to Monday, and although the lava flow subsided before dawn, ash was still billowing from one of the craters. No flights will be allowed in until at least 6 PM UK time, the airport said, in a message released earlier today on X (Twitter).…