easyJet to start flights from Manchester to Alicante

easyJet unveiled plans to introduce another new route from Manchester (MAN) > Alicante (ALC) today.

The new route will launch on 29 September 2008 operating four times weekly throughout the winter, with fares from just GBP 27.99 one way including tax.

This new destination will be particularly popular as a family hotspot and a mini-break destination and easyJet expects to carry close to 60,000 passengers on this new route in the first 12 months of operation.

Carly Brear, UK Commercial Manager, said: "This is the first new route easyJet has introduced to its new Manchester base and we look forward to further expansion in the near future.
This announcement so soon after we commenced flying from Manchester is proof of the fantastic support we have had to date from the people of Manchester and surrounding areas.
Alicante has proven to be a popular destination from other easyJet bases in the UK and now independent travellers from the North-West can take advantage of this new service from our Manchester base, to one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations."

Tim McDermott, Director of Aviation at Manchester Airport, said: "We're delighted that easyJet is already boosting its destinations from Manchester Airport with the announcement of this new Alicante route. There is a fantastic buzz around the arrival of easyJet at Manchester and we expect high passenger demand for this popular route."