easyJet launches first Glasgow flights to Turkish and Spanish cities
Discussing the new routes, Ali Gayward, easyJet's UK country manager, said the launch of its new flights and package holidays from Glasgow to Antalya and Reus "marks another exciting expansion" of the firm's Scottish network.
Jonathan Ford, portfolio manager at AGS Airports, added that it is "fantastic" to see the airline continue to invest in Glasgow Airport after so many years.
He said that the addition of these flights will be a popular option for those looking to escape for the summer holidays.
easyJet launches new flights from Glasgow Airport to Antalya and Reus.
The first easyJet flight to Reus will launch today and operate every Monday and Friday throughout the summer months.
The Spanish city, which was dubbed a "Catalonian gem", apparently offers travellers the opportunity to "uncover the charm" of modernist architecture, elegant boulevards, and a vibrant cultural scene.
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Antalya will start on Wednesday and will operate every Wednesday and Saturday.
This location is the place to be for Scottish "sun-seekers" looking to bask in the beauty of Turkey's Mediterranean coast.
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New route from Edinburgh Airport to Iceland launching this year
This comes after Icelandair announced the launch of a new Edinburgh to Reykjavik service from September to April.
The route, which will go to and from Keflavík International Airport, will fly up to four times a week.
The first flight will take off on Friday, September 12. It will then leave on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.
However, this service will be reduced to three times a week from January to mid-February.
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