EasyJet starts seven new ski routes
Seven new routes from the UK to two of Europe’s key ski destination airports Geneva and Grenoble are being launched by easyJet.
The budget carrier will fly from Bournemouth and Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield airports for the first time with services to Geneva.
EasyJet’s established bases at Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stansted will also gain their first direct routes to Geneva.
The airline currently operates to Grenoble from Luton and will further expand services to the French slopes with daily services from Bristol and Gatwick.
Up to 500,000 passengers are expected to be carried by easyJet to ski destinations this winter, a rise of 40% over last season.
The flights start at £22.99 one way including taxes and charges or £40.98 return.
Head of UK marketing David Osborne said: “We are delighted to be welcoming Bournemouth and Doncaster/Sheffield to our network. With the addition of the new services, skiers from all over the UK now have easy access to low-cost flights to ski destinations and have the opportunity to create their own independent ski holiday.
“This week’s additions mean that easyJet will be able to offer up to 43 daily flights to the slopes at the height of the ski season. ”
Report by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
TAP Air Portugal to operate 29 flights due to strike on December 11
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Airbnb eyes a loyalty program but details remain under wraps
Air Mauritius reduces frequencies to Europe and Asia for the holiday season