EasyJet is celebrating its first new flight route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
The inaugural flight to Split took off on Monday for the first time and is one of eight new routes supported this summer by the arrival of an eighth aircraft.
Operating twice weekly on Monday and Friday year round, the new destination from the Speke terminal supports 400 direct and indirect jobs.
As the largest city on the Croatian coast and a history going back to the Roman period, Split offers something for everyone.
From ancient ruins to chic shops and open-air flea markets, there’s plenty to be explore, as well as its nearby stunning Adriatic coastline, home to pretty beaches and tranquil turquoise waters.
This summer, EasyJet will see holidaymakers departing from Liverpool opt for popular beach and city destinations including Amsterdam, Antalya, Dalaman, Mallorca, Sharm El-Sheikh, and now, new package holidays to Spilt.
All packages include flights and hotel, with 23kg luggage and transfers on all beach getaways. All covered by its Ultimate Flexibility, offering freedom to change a booking, a refund guarantee, and best price guarantee.
The arrival of Liverpool’s eighth Airbus A320neo aircraft enables the airline to offer even more choice and great value for money for flights and package holidays for customers in the North-West.
Over the past 12 months, easyJet has continued to grow its network at the airport, having launched eight new routes from Liverpool including Malta, Fuerteventura, Prague, Berlin, Marrakesh, City of Derry, Sharm el Sheikh, and Split.
Ali Gayward, EasyJet’s UK country manager, said: “We are really pleased to be celebrating the inaugural flight of our new summer route to Split in Croatia, providing yet another destination to choose when it comes to holidays this year.
“Through our unrivalled short-haul network and unique easyJet holidays offering from Liverpool, we continue to provide more choice and value for money, always aiming to make travel easy for the two million customers we fly to and from Liverpool every year.”