EasyJet has announced the launch of several new routes connecting the UK with mainland Spain and the Canary Islands in 2025 from the airline's new base at London Southend in Essex.
According to a press release, EasyJet will introduce a total of five new connections which includes four routes set to begin in the summer of next year, linking London Southend with Almería and Reus in Spain, as well as Tenerife South and Gran Canaria in the Canaries.
Starting on March 30th, 2025, flights will commence to Gran Canaria with three weekly flights on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The Tenerife South route will start on April 1st, with flights scheduled three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Meanwhile, the route connecting London Southend with both Almería and Reus will also start on April 1st with two weekly flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Additionally, EasyJet is launching a new route between Gran Canaria and Edinburgh, set to begin later this year on December 7th, which will operate once a week, with flights every Saturday.
These new routes align with EasyJet's strategic expansion at London Southend Airport enhancing connectivity between the UK and popular Spanish destinations, offering travellers more choice and greater convenience.
The new base is home to three aircraft, creating approximately 130 jobs for pilots and crew members, and supporting numerous indirect employment opportunities in the surrounding areas.
