EasyJet launch new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport

by Simon Boyle. Published Tue 03 Nov 2009 13:57

EasyJet have added a new Airbus A320 and two medium-haul routes to their Liverpool operation, serving popular holiday hotspots in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

The new, larger Airbus joins the web-based airline's current eight A319 aircraft, meaning the popular low-cost carrier now operates 9 planes from Liverpool John Lennon.

The announcement is the second addition to their list of destinations available from Merseyside, after Bordeaux, Dubrovnik and Naples were added earlier this year, taking the total to 23 European destinations.

The deal is sure to be good news for the company's Merseyside employees, as well as the millions of passengers who fly with easyJet from Liverpool each year.

Trevor Spinks, easyJet’s UK commercial manager said: "The introduction of this new, bigger aircraft and new routes to the Canary Islands reflect our continued commitment to the 22.5 million customers who have flown with us over the past 12 years.

"We’ve listened to customer feedback calling for more routes to the sun and are confident our two new routes to the Canaries will be a huge success, and we plan to continue to expand the choice for our passengers in the North of England."

Robin Tudor, Head of PR for Peel Airports added: "easyJet has been an important part of our success over recent years and will continue to be so in the future.

"The new aircraft highlights the continuing importance that easyJet place on its Liverpool operation and the confidence that they have in us, despite the tough economic conditions.

"easyJet's growing fleet at Liverpool, will give our passengers extra frequencies to the ever popular destinations that they serve."

The new route to Fuerteventura, which launched on Monday 2nd November, will provide a three times weekly service with prices starting from as little as £39.99 (one-way, including taxes).

The new route to Lanzarote which launches on Tuesday 3rd November will provide a three times weekly service with prices starting from as little as £40.99 (one-way, including taxes).

For more information or to book flights visit www.easyJet.com