In a move that might make you question if pigs are flying, EasyJet has just opened its first new UK base in over a decade! And they’re not just dipping their toes in; they’re diving headfirst into the pool of competition, hoping to make a splash and bring down those pesky fares for all of us.
With Birmingham Airport playing host to this budget airline bonanza, EasyJet is gearing up to offer 16 new routes, promising exotic destinations like Antalya, Kos, and even Sharm el Sheikh. Who knew budget travel could sound so glamorous? But wait, there’s more! They’re not just stopping there. They’re cranking up the frequency on existing routes too, promising more flights than you can shake a complimentary peanut packet at.
CEO Johan Lundgren, seemingly channeling his inner travel guru, remarked, “This is going to provide a huge amount of additional connectivity, serving both the holiday and business communities alike.” Ah, yes, because nothing says “business” like sipping on a margarita while lounging on a beach in Turkey.
To celebrate this momentous occasion, EasyJet even brought in a street artist to slap some paint on the walls. Because what better way to commemorate the occasion than with a mural celebrating “the best of Birmingham”? Because when you think of Birmingham, you definitely think of low-cost air travel, right?
But hey, who are we to judge? If it means more options, more competition, and hopefully fewer zeros on our ticket prices, then we’re all for it. So buckle up, folks! The skies are about to get a whole lot more interesting, and maybe, just maybe, a little cheaper too.
