Budget carrier easyJet has launched a new flight route from Bristol Airport to Seville, Spain. The service operates twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays to Andalusia’s capital.
The airline is preparing to add its 20th aircraft to its Bristol fleet, with new routes to Reus in Spain and Thessaloniki in Greece launching this summer.
Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said: “We are delighted to celebrate the launch of our new service from Bristol to Seville, further expanding the range of destinations available for our customers in the South West at fantastic fares.
“Our continued success in Bristol is a clear testament to the popularity of our flights and holidays, and the growth of our fleet this summer will further unlock the demand we see for both leisure and business travel.”
Rupert Lawrie, commercial director at Bristol Airport, added: “We are thrilled to welcome easyJet’s new route to Seville. This Spanish city is renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture and world-famous architecture. It is a great base to explore southern Spain and opens links for European visitors to the South West.
“It also plays an important role in connecting regional businesses with key international markets, including global leaders such as Airbus. We’re proud to continue working with easyJet expanding travel opportunities for all our customers.”
In April, easyJet Holidays chief executive Garry Wilson told customers they could be confident bookings would go ahead as planned without extra surcharges amid rising fuel costs caused by the Middle East conflict.
“We know that holidaymakers may have questions about what recent global events might mean for their travel plans this summer, so we are giving our customers absolute peace of mind that no surcharges will be added to their flights or package holidays,” he said.
Last month, easyJet warned the impact of the Iran war would likely hit its profits. The company expects an increased pre-tax loss of £540-£560m for the six months to March. But the airline typically generates more revenue in the second half of the year, which includes the busy summer season.