easyJet, the UK's biggest airline, has announced it will introduce a new route to Catania, Sicily from 30 March 2014.
The new route went on sale this morning at www.easyJet.com and will operate twice per week on Wednesdays and Sundays. easyJet is the only airline to offer a scheduled flight to Sicily from Manchester Airport and fares will start from £32.49* one way.
Catania is easyJet’s 34th destination from Manchester Airport and joins Venice as their second Italian destination. easyJet expects to carry over 15,000 passengers on the new route next summer which will operate with a 156 seater Airbus A319.
Ali Gayward, Commercial Manager for easyJet, said:
""We’re pleased to add Catania, Sicily to easyJet’s growing network of summer destinations from Manchester Airport. Earlier this year we added Venice to our North West network and it’s clear that Italy is rapidly becoming the destination of choice for travellers looking for a city break with culture, sun and great restaurants.""
Earlier this year easyJet introduced three new routes to Manchester Airport from Reykjavik, Moscow and Venice and now has eight aircraft permanently based at the site.
*Fares based on two people travelling on the same booking
For more information please contact press.office@easyJet.com on 01582 525252
About Catania:
Catania lies on the eastern coast of Sicily overlooking the Ionian sea. The island offers many breath taking panoramic surrounds of greenery, coastal views and beaches which are dominated by Mount Etna.
Catania – which was reborn after an earthquake destroyed the city in the 17th century - is a charming mix of grand piazzas, baroque architecture and beautiful historical monuments such as the Dupomo Cathedral and the metropolitan attractions of downtown Catania. It is also home to the renowned Via Etnea, the cobblestoned shopping capital of Catania offering plenty of retail choice from global brands to small independent boutiques.
The nearby beautiful medieval town of Taormina is a popular choice with tourists, hosting breath taking views, authentic Italian restaurants and traditional bars. Siracusa, further inland, is another tourist hotspot with a wealth of history and magnificent ancient Greek remains.
About easyJet:
easyJet operates Europe's No. 1 air transport network with a leading presence on Europe's top 100 routes and at Europe's 50 largest airports.
easyJet flies over 200 aircraft on more than 600 routes between over 130 airports in 30 countries. More than 300 million Europeans live within one hour's drive of an easyJet airport, more than any other airline.
The airline takes sustainability seriously. easyJet invests in the latest technology, operates efficiently and fills most of its seats which means that an easyJet passenger's carbon footprint is 22% less than a passenger on a traditional airline, flying the same aircraft on the same route.
