Easyjet
announced 4 new routes for Spring 2015 from Porto airport, where the company
will set up its second Portuguese base.
The new
routes are Manchester, Bristol, Nantes and London (Luton). Flights will begin
in the Spring but reservations can be made starting today. The airline will
also improve the schedule of all its existing flights from Porto. In total, the
company will connect Porto to 9 European cities.
According
to company data, the new base in Porto planned for March 2015, with two
stationed A320, is an 80 million euro investment and will create 80 jobs.
Passenger
business and leisure needs will be fulfilled by the new direct air links to the
UK and France. Easyjet already flies to London Gatwick from Porto and
passengers now have a second option within the UK capital. Luton is a 30 minute
train ride from St. Pancras International.
Source: Ana Aeroportos
