Travel updates: EasyJet to resume flights to hundreds of destinations
EasyJet has announced it will be resuming flights to almost three quarters of its network by August.
The low-cost airline has also launched its biggest ever summer sale, with over one million flights to European destinations going for £29.99 between July 1 and October 31.
EasyJet plans to fly 50pc of its 1,022 routes in July and 75pc in August, although with a lower frequency of flights equating to around 30pc of normal July to September capacity. Passengers will be required to wear face masks on board.
Robert Carey, Chief Commercial and Planning Officer at easyJet said:
“We are delighted to announce that we will be flying the majority of our route network across Europe, meaning customers can still get to their chosen destination for their summer holidays this year.
“We’re passionate about helping our customers get back flying, which is why we’re offering one million seats at £29.99 for those planning on booking a holiday this summer. Travel restrictions are being lifted and demand is starting to return, so there’s no better time for us to introduce this sale.”
This could be meaningless to British holidaymakers, of course, if the FCO continues to advise against all but essential travel, and if the government goes ahead with plans to quarantine arrivals, including returning holidaymakers, for 14 days.
Tory MPs and tourism industry chiefs have spoken out against the quarantine plans, which are due to be laid out in Parliament this week and rolled out from June 8.
