Four new routes take off with easyJet this week

easyJet, Europe’s leading low-fares airline, has a lot to shout about this week with the introduction of four new routes to its network including Gatwick – Gdansk, daily service commences 1 October, Gatwick – Lisbon, daily service commences 1 October, Bristol – Warsaw, three times weekly service commences 2 October and Gatwick – Krakow, daily service commences 5 October.

With fares from just £40.98 return (including taxes), for the Gatwick routes and £42.98 return for the Bristol route, forward sales have been strong and the routes are expected to be particularly popular as city break destinations.

easyJet is the largest airline at London Gatwick’s South Terminal, offering a choice of 43 routes to 16 countries throughout Europe. Gatwick is also easyJet’s largest base, operating a total of 140 flights per day and expects to carry over 300,000 passengers on the three new routes over the coming year. With close to 40,000 passengers expected to fly on the new Bristol – Warsaw service in the next 12 months.

David Osborne, easyJet’s UK General Manager, said:

“This week marks the start of easyJet’s massive winter expansion. We are launching a total of 50 new routes across our pan-European network this winter, including 30 routes from the UK. The new routes we are launching this winter will provide travellers from across the UK, the opportunity to explore a variety of historical, cultural, enchanting and invigorating European destinations from the convenience of their local airport at affordable prices.”

Destination information

Gdansk

Gdansk, is the Polish maritime capital, lying on the southern coast of Gda?sk Bay and the southern coast of the Baltic. Being the sixth largest city in Poland, Gda?sk is a popular tourist destination that offers a centre of economic life, science and culture. Visitors will be charmed by the enchanting cobbled lanes and historic interiors. There are also bathing grounds on the sea and sailing courses available. A vast amount of entertainment is also available, with a philharmonic hall, opera house, outdoor music stage, three multi-cinema complexes and clubs, pubs & discos.

Lisbon

Lisbon, situated on the north banks of the River Tagus, is a striking city of rich cultural heritage, renovated palaces, magnificent churches and an impressive castle. Its eclectic blend of culture and architecture, with cobble-stoned narrow streets full of Art Nouveau cafés, tempting restaurants, museums of ancient and modern art and the energetic nightlife in the Bairro Alto, makes it a truly fascinating city.

Krakow

Krakow is a strikingly beautiful and colourful city famed for its medieval architecture, numerous world-class monuments, charming vistas and some of the world’s most inviting restaurants. Relaxing walks and shopping are on the menu in Krakow, with its Grand Central Square and beautiful never-ending plaza, ideal for people watching from the cafes or partying in the buzzing cellar bars until the early hours.

Warsaw

Warsaw, is Poland’s most cosmopolitan city, a true mix of the old and the new. Its inviting, perfectly reconstructed old town, now a World Heritage site, is home to a variety of cafes and bars rolled out across its cobbled streets, whilst the new city centre is a shopper’s heaven.