Among the new routes unveiled by easyJet on 9 February, several are likely to attract the attention of business travellers. The opening of the Marseille-Geneva route, in particular, and the route linking Lille to Nantes could well appeal to the corporate customers who are increasingly frequenting the airline's network. The first service will start on 28 March, and will be operated three times a week. Flights are scheduled every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The Lille-Nantes route will begin on 9 June, with four flights a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday).
Another new addition to the easyJet programme is the launch of a new destination, Calvi. The Corsican airport will be linked to Geneva for the summer season, with easyJet aircraft operating two flights a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The airline is already present at Bastia, Ajaccio and Figari.
" With more than 20 new routes and a total of 230 connections, 2017 is sure to be a strong year for easyJet in France, says François Bacchetta, easyJet's Managing Director for France. "Our rising passenger numbers confirm our strategy of putting France and its regions at the heart of our network for the past 20 years. ".
In all, easyJet claimed 17 million passengers in France in 2016, including some 7.5 million. This year, the airline will deploy 11 % additional seats to and from France.
