easyJet opens new base at Newcastle Airport
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Flights now operating to 22 destinations, including Lisbon and Nice
The new base at Newcastle Airport will be home to three easyJet aircraft, supporting around 1,200 jobs, including 140 direct roles for pilots and cabin crew.
The airline is now offering 86 flights per week to 22 leisure destinations across Europe and North Africa - a 85% increase vs. last summer, including new routes taking off from today to Antalya, Corfu, Dalaman, Enfidha, Faro, Lisbon, Malta, Nice, Prague, Reus, Rhodes, Rome, Sharm-El-Sheikh, and Tenerife.
Newcastle is easyJet’s 11th UK base opening, as the airline continues its trajectory of UK regional growth and offering more direct connectivity and choice for customers in the UK.
The new base provides over 800,000 seats for holidays customers to choose from when planning their getaway for this summer, with packages including flights and hotel, as well as 23kg luggage and transfers on beach breaks.
Garry Wilson, easyJet holidays CEO said: “We’re thrilled to be launching a new base in Newcastle, driven by the strong demand for our flights and package holidays in the region. This is a major milestone for us."
Nick Jones, Newcastle Airport CEO said: “The launch of easyJet’s new base marks a major milestone for Newcastle Airport and the wider North East region.
“With flights now operating to 22 destinations, including direct services to Nice and Lisbon, the base provides even more choice for passengers, with over 800,000 seats available this summer. It also delivers substantial economic benefits through the creation of high‑quality jobs and will attract more inbound visitors to the region.
“easyJet’s investment is a huge vote of confidence in the Airport and the North East and it will play a vital role in helping us meet the growing demand for flights and package holidays as we prepare for our busiest year on record, with six million passengers expected.”