easyJet adds new Liverpool route

LOW cost airline easyJet is to add a new route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport this summer.

It what is the first new route announcement of 2015 for the airport, easyJet said the Greek island of Zante would become its 30th destination from Liverpool.

Zante, also often known as Zakynthos, is the most southerly of the Ionian Islands and one of the most popular Greek islands for holidaymakers. Flights from Liverpool will operate weekly departing on Thursdays, commencing on April 23.

Mark Povall, director of air service development at Liverpool John Lennon Airport commented, ”Zante is a summer holiday destination that is popular with passengers from across the region and one that we know will do well from Liverpool.

This new service will see increased numbers of passengers travelling from Liverpool in 2015 and a further growth in easyJet operations here.”

Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK commercial manager, added: “We’re delighted to be adding Zakynthos to easyJet’s range of destinations from Liverpool. This announcement highlights our commitment to providing affordable routes to summer destinations from Liverpool and we’re pleased to be able to strengthen our route network.”