EASYJET is set to launch brand new UK flights to a much-loved walled city later this year. It comes after the budget airline announced loads of new flight routes that are available to book now, including to some brand new destinations for the airline. EasyJet will begin to offer a service to the City of Derry airport from November 4, with links to both England and Scotland .
Flights to and from Liverpool and Edinburgh will run twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays throughout the year. The city in Northern Ireland is famed for Ireland ’s only completely intact historic walled city and the Derry Girls , as well as boasting an impressive culinary scene and museums. It's also where the Wild Atlantic Way meets the Causeway Coastal Route.
Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK country manager, said: “We are proud to be the largest airline in Northern Ireland and by expanding our network we are providing our customers in Northern Ireland even greater choice and UK connectivity.” Steve Frazer, managing director at City of Derry Airport, added: “It is an incredible day for the City of Derry Airport team and a day that should be celebrated for the entire northwest region. “The launch of easyJet services will be a key economic driver for business investment in the northwest and inbound travel and tourism, and we are proud to be able to help grow and develop these sectors in our local area.
” Brenda Morgan, head of business development at City of Derry Airport, added: “Services to Edinbu.