EasyJet : puts 20 new routes on sale across the UK for summer 2018

easyJet, Europe's leading airline, has today announced it will launch 20 new routes from seven of its UK bases for summer 2018.

easyJet will be launching new routes from Belfast, Bristol, London Gatwick, Liverpool, London Luton, Manchester and Southend, to destinations such as Naples, Seville and Bordeaux.

Within these new routes are four entirely new destinations for easyJet: Ancona, Genoa, Nea Anchialos and Reus. Passengers can now enjoy more of Europe's beautiful Greek, Spanish and Italian destinations for their 2018 summer holidays.

Many of the new routes will be as frequent as 7 days a week, and will be operated on easyJet's A319 and A320 aircraft.

The 20 new routes from the UK are:

Belfast to Isle of Man from £22.56*

Belfast to Naples from £18.70*

Belfast to Valencia from £26.7*0

Bristol to Genoa from £26.70*

Bristol to Seville from £28.72*

London Gatwick to Alcona from £32.76*

London Gatwick to Nea Anchialos from £50.94*

Liverpool to Dalaman from £26.70*

Liverpool to Palermo from £26.70*

Liverpool to Pula from £24.68*

London Luton to Dalaman from £34.78*

London Luton to Genoa from £32.76*

London Luton to Palermo from £32.76*

London Luton to Reus from £32.76*

London Luton to Thessaloniki from £32.76*

Manchester to Genoa from £26.70*

London Southend to Bordeaux from £26.70*

London Southend to Dubrovnik from £28.72*

London Southend to Prague from £28.72*

London Southend to Pula from £26.70*

*Fares per person, one way, based on two people travelling on the same booking. All flights can be booked at www.easyjet.com

Sophie Dekkers, UK country director, said:

'We're really pleased to be launching 20 new routes for the summer 2018 schedule. Passengers can look forward to fantastic European destinations, whether they are travelling for business or leisure.

'For those who are looking for inspiration on where to go on their break, our Inspire Me app available on our website helps travellers to find flights tailored to their budget and travel dates.

'easyJet is excited to be continuing to expand, providing low fares and friendly customer service to our passengers.'

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