Easyjet starts new routes from Newcastle Airport to four new destinations
An airport spokesperson said the move marks another significant milestone in the airline’s continued growth at Newcastle Airport.”
EasyJet has launched four new services between Newcastle Airport and Reus, Tenerife, Prague, and Sharm el-Sheikh to kick off the summer holiday period.
The new routes to Spanish destinations Reus and Tenerife took off on Saturday, August 1 and will continue to operate twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Flights to Prague took off on Sunday, August 2 and will now operate twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays while services to Sharm el-Sheikh got underway on Monday, August 3 and will now operate twice a week on Mondays and Fridays.
Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said: “We delighted to be offering customers in the North East four new direct routes from Newcastle to Reus, Tenerife, Prague, and Sharm el-Sheikh with the launch of our flights this week.”
“From sun-sure beach getaways in Sharm el-Sheikh and Tenerife, to heritage-filled city breaks in Prague and Reus, there’s something for everyone!”
The latest flights are part of a summer schedule which the airport team believes will be the site’s busiest ever summer. Around 1.4 million passengers expected to travel through the terminal – almost 10% more than last year according to the airport.
This year also marks the first summer period since Easyjet opened its newest UK base in the North East.
In March the airline opened the base, meaning three planes are now based in the region. It was also hoped the base would support around 1,200 jobs including 140 direct jobs for pilots and cabin crew.
Leon McQuaid, Director of Aviation Development at Newcastle Airport, added: “The launch of easyJet’s new routes to Prague, Reus, Sharm El Sheikh and Tenerife marks another significant milestone in the airline’s continued growth at Newcastle Airport following the opening of its new base in March.
“In just a few months, easyJet has more than quadrupled its network with flights and package holidays now on sale to 31 destinations, giving passengers even more choice to enjoy popular sunshine getaways and cultural city breaks.
“This investment reflects the strong demand for connectivity from the North East and comes at a hugely exciting time for the Airport.”