This week, easyJet announced the launch of five new routes from Birmingham Airport to destinations across Europe and North Africa, including Marrakesh, Reykjavik, Hurghada, Prague and Krakow.
On Wednesday (November 13, 2024), easyJet announced the launch of five new routes from Birmingham Airport to destinations across Europe and North Africa, including service to Marrakesh, Reykjavik, Hurghada, Prague and Krakow. Flights between Birmingham and Marrakesh started on November 6th, and will now operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays for the winter season. Reykjavik service commenced on November 12th and will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Flights to Hurghada and Prague started on November 13th and will both now operate on Wednesdays throughout the winter season, with the addition of a second weekly flight on Sundays to Prague. On Friday, November 15th, easyJet will launch daily service between Birmingham and Krakow, which will operate year-round.
In Wednesday’s announcement, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, Ali Gayward, said,
“It’s fantastic to launch another five new services from Birmingham Airport, providing our customers across the Midlands with even more choice for a winter sun holiday or city break. Now they can choose from flights to Marrakesh, Reykjavik, Hurghada, Prague and Krakow, as well as a wide range of easyJet holidays’ resorts, and we look forward to welcoming them onboard.”
Also commenting on the expansion of easyJet’s network from the Midlands, Birmingham Airport’s Aviation Development Officer, Andrew Pelham, added,
“We’re delighted to be joining forces with easyJet to provide five new routes from its new Birmingham base, further strengthening our partnership. Whether customers are seeking a winter sun escape or a city break, these new destinations offer something for every type of traveller.”
easyJet serves over 155 airports across 35 countries and operates nearly 1,000 routes. The airline has a fleet of more than 300 aircraft, and over 300 million Europeans live within an hour’s drive of an airport served by easyJet. During 2023, easyJet carried more than 82 million passengers. The popular low-cost carrier (LCC) is dedicated to innovation and leads the industry in digital, web, engineering and operational efficiencies. In 2022, easyJet published their roadmap to net zero by 2050, which features a range of initiatives, including fleet renewal, operational efficiencies, airspace modernization, SAF and carbon removal technology.
Source: easyJet