easyJet Adds New Link to Crete

Posted 21/10/2011

UK carrier easyJet has confirmed it will launch a link to Heraklion in Crete from London Luton Airport from April 21, 2012, adding to its existing UK links to the Mediterranean island from Bristol, London Gatwick and Manchester. 

An estimated 268,000 O&D passengers travelled on scheduled flights between the UK and Heraklion last year and easyJet held a 48.8 per cent share of this market with passenger traffic up 3.1 per cent on the previous 12 month period.

The airline will initially offer just a weekly rotation on the route but could boost its schedules subject to customer demand. It presently offers ten flights per week from London Gatwick, three from Manchester and two from Bristol.  It also flies to Crete from its Berlin Schoenefeld base on a twice weekly basis.

“We’re delighted to be launching this new route to the sunshine destination of Heraklion in Crete.  Crete remains a huge draw to British holidaymakers,” said Hugh Aitken, UK Commercial Manager, easyJet.

Heraklion is the largest city in Crete and is a short transfer to popular resorts such as Malia and Agios Nikolaos.  The island attracts thousands of holidaymakers for its spectacular mountains, hidden coves and Europe’s only palm tree forest beach which makes it a suitable destination for both independent adventurers and those after a relaxing break.

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