EasyJet launches its Newcastle base with 3 A320s from March 22, introducing Rome Fiumicino (March 30, 2x weekly), Lisbon (June 22, 2x weekly), Bari (July 3, 2x weekly), and Manchester-Bari (July 3, 2x weekly)—all Mondays/Fridays. This targets Easter/summer peaks, bundling easyJet Holidays packages for flights/hotels to boost bookings. Creates 90 jobs, drives 40% capacity growth at NCL, marking easyJet’s 30th anniversary milestone. Strengthens northern access amid rising leisure demand from underserved UK regions.
Routes connect northern England to Italy/Portugal gems: Rome’s Colosseum/pasta, Lisbon’s trams/fado, Bari’s Adriatic beaches/trulli houses. Fares start £33.99 one-way, powering low-cost city breaks and sun holidays. EasyJet Holidays integration offers ATOL-protected packages with transfers, meals.
Expansion counters Ryanair/Wizz Air rivalry, solidifies easyJet’s European low-cost lead post-Brexit. UK network reaches 22 airports with largest-ever schedule (>50M seats), adding 18 routes total. Focuses northern markets, holiday bundles lift ancillary revenue 15-20%. Strategic bases sustain share vs. legacy carriers like BA; positions for 2026 growth.
Key Points
- Newcastle Base: 3 A320s, opens Mar 22.
- Routes: NCL-ROM (Mar 30), NCL-LIS (Jun 22), NCL/ MAN-BRI (Jul 3); 2x/wk.
- Fares: From £33.99.
- Holidays: Bundled packages.
- UK Total: 22 airports, 50M+ seats.
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