EasyJet has formally begun flying on its new routes from City of Derry Airport to the UK destinations of Liverpool and Edinburgh.
The UK low fares airline already flies out of both Belfast airports, but announced these routes as its debut at City of Derry back in July.
The new twice-weekly services took off this week, for the first time, and will operate year-round on Mondays and Fridays.
Ali Gayward, EasyJet’s UK Country Manager, said: “We are thrilled to be celebrating the launch of our year-round operations from City of Derry Airport to Liverpool and Edinburgh today, and to be providing even more choice for our business and leisure customers alike.
“We are proud to be the largest airline in Northern Ireland offering great value fares and convenient connections for our customers here as, well as those across the UK looking to explore the fantastic experiences Northern Ireland has to offer.”
Steve Frazer, Managing Director at City of Derry Airport stated: “This is a special day for City of Derry Airport as easyJet takes off from the Northwest for the first time. This is a day that should be celebrated for the entire Northwest region. easyJet brings an undeniable level of brand credibility, customer confidence, not to mention great value fares for travellers across our catchment area.
“We are very pleased for the return of connectivity to Edinburgh and Liverpool for our local region as year-round services to these destinations have been in demand from both corporate and leisure travellers for some time, and the flight schedule for Monday’s and Friday’s offers ideal timings for business travel during the week and weekend breaks for the leisure market.
“The launch of easyJet services will be an additional economic driver for business investment in the Northwest and inbound travel and tourism, we are proud to be able to help grow and develop these sectors in our local area.”
