easyJet plans to expand Gatwick routes in summer 2021

Friday, December 18, 2020

easyJet has decided to launch the first of a number of new summer routes from Gatwick Airport next summer. The airline will base four more aircraft at the airport in expectation of a rapid return to flying once restrictions are eased and take its fleet up to a record 71 aircraft by next summer. The carrier is launching three new routes, as well as adding more flying across its existing network having recently obtained further slots at Gatwick.

The airline recently reported growing customer confidence to make travel plans for next spring and summer after experiencing a significant increase in demand for flights and holidays. It will also launch new domestic and international routes from Gatwick to serve the demand, with seats on sale starting today. The routes will include Aberdeen in Scotland, Bilbao in Spain and Cagliari on the Italian island of Sardinia.

easyJet is returning to Aberdeen from London Gatwick, which will provide even more direct domestic connections between London and northeast Scotland, joining an existing route between Aberdeen and London Luton. Furthermore, frequencies next summer are set to increase on a range of routes including popular domestic connections to Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Isle of Man, as well as international destinations Athens in Greece, Naples and Bari in Italy, Lisbon, Faro and Funchal in Portugal, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Tenerife in the Canary Islands, plus Bodrum and Dalaman in Turkey.

Ali Gayward, U.K. Country Manager, easyJet said in a statement that in anticipation that demand for travel will return and having recently seen signs of growing confidence by customers in making plans for travel next spring and summer the airline will continue to strengthen its network at Gatwick, providing more key direct domestic connections from London and more opportunity for customers to book a trip to look forward to. He also shared that returning customer momentum has been supported by the welcome news of the vaccination roll out, which will enable normal life to resume including travelling again for work, as well as to visit friends and family, or for a much-needed holiday.

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