easyJet has announced that it will base an additional Airbus A320 aircraft at Bristol Airport for Summer 2022 flights, this brings the fleet to 17 based aircraft at Bristol Airport.
The extra aircraft will provide around 176,000 seats to more than 70 destinations across its route network from the South West regional airport, the additional aircraft is to help support the demand for flights next summer.
More than 300,000 flights are now set to operate across easyJet’s network between 1st April and the 30th September 2022, which will provide over 54 million seats for passengers to head off on a long awaited family holiday.
Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager of easyJet, commented “With the recovery now firmly underway, we are ready and able to seize opportunities where they arise. As the largest airline at Bristol Airport with our unrivalled short haul network, the region remains strategically important for us and given the slower removal of restrictions in the UK this summer compared to Europe, there is even more to go for as demand rebounds next summer.
“easyJet will continue to take decisive action to capture additional opportunities alongside our planned organic growth. This additional aircraft will enable us to further grow our frequencies and destinations to ensure we continue to offer the greatest choice and best value in the South West for leisure and business customers alike.”
Dave Lees, CEO, Bristol Airport commented “We are delighted easyJet has selected Bristol Airport to base an additional A320 aircraft from summer 2022. The additional aircraft demonstrates the long-term collaboration and joint growth strategy between easyJet and Bristol Airport. For customers in the South West it offers additional destinations and continues to increase the choice and flexibility of flights available to customers in the region selecting to fly from their local airport. This decision continues to show customer confidence is returning to pre-pandemic levels, as airlines continue to meet pent-up demand.”
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