France, second market for easyJet after the United Kingdom, logically remains a priority for the airline. The carrier's latest announcement confirms this trend, with 15 new destinations joining the airline's French catalogue in 2018. This expansion will involve several business destinations, such as Tel Aviv. The Israeli airport - where easyJet claims leadership - will be linked to three French cities: Nice, Lyon and Bordeaux. The Gironde platform, recently designated as the easyJet's sixth base in Francewill benefit from a total of seven new routes. These include Tel Aviv, Bastia, Catania, Faro and Heraklion, Luxembourgand London Southend.
At the same time, easyJet will be launching a new cross-city route between the airports of Rennes and Lyon St-Exupéry, with weekly flights. " A key new destination for business travellers in particular, who account for over 22 % of easyJet passengers in France and more than 18 % in Lyon "The company's managers are quick to point out.
These route openings will enable easyJet to pass the symbolic milestone of 250 destinations on the French market.
" France is a key market for easyJet and we are committed to offering our French passengers a wide choice of destinations. "reminds François BacchettaeasyJet's Managing Director for France. " In 2017, we transported 18.8 million passengerswhich is 12 % more than last year. We are convinced that our success depends on a broad flight programme and these 15 new lines will bring even more choice to French travellers. In 2018, we are also continuing to strengthen our regional roots with theopening of the Bordeaux base and the arrival of a new aircraft in Nice. These investments are designed to meet growing regional demand and boost the international appeal of France and its regions. ".
