Budget airline easyJet is launching five new routes at Bristol Airport as it celebrates carrying 55 million passengers from the city since 2002.
The airline now operates 74 routes and up to 740 flights a week out of Bristol - 10 per cent more than in summer 2018 - making it the airline’s largest UK base outside of London.
EasyJet is adding its seventeenth aircraft to its fleet at Bristol and flights on five new routes to Rhodes, in Greece; Montpellier and Biarritz, in France; and Brindisi and Milan, in Italy.
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The extra Airbus aircraft will mean there are now 600 easyJet employees based in Bristol.
Ali Gayward, UK Country Manager for easyJet, said: “We are delighted to be celebrating flying over 55 million passengers from Bristol today, this is a fantastic milestone for us.
“Bristol is a key market for easyJet and we continue to be committed to sustainable growth at the airport.
“We have added a significant number of extra seats this summer which means we can continue to provide affordable, convenient connections for our customers whether they’re travelling for business or leisure.
“I have to thank our fantastic customers who travel to and from Bristol for their loyalty and support. We remain excited about the future at Bristol.”
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The airline has also recently added even more flights from Bristol to destinations including Lyon, Zakynthos, Belfast, Glasgow and Paris.
Nigel Scott, business development director for Bristol Airport, added: “We are incredibly proud of easyJet’s growth and it is a demonstration of the successful partnership between easyJet and Bristol Airport.
“This growth has been accomplished by passengers wishing to connect for business, visiting family and friends or enjoying a well-deserved holiday.
“We look forward to further development of the long standing relationship between both companies and extending the route network in the future.”
EasyJet is now the largest airline at Bristol Airport.
