Lift-off for new easyJet summer routes

EasyJet has launched the first flights on two new domestic summer routes from Birmingham.

The first flight from Birmingham Airport to Newquay took off for the first time on Saturday and to Jersey airport on Sunday.

Flights on both routes are now operating up to twice a week, with flights to Newquay on Tuesdays and Saturdays and flights to Jersey on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Ali Gayward, easyJet 's UK country manager, said: “We are delighted to have launched our first flights from Birmingham to Newquay and Jersey for the summer.

“We know our customers can 't wait to be reunited with friends and family or explore more of the UK so these new routes will prove popular for customers in both Birmingham, Jersey and the South West and this further strengthens our UK domestic network, providing customers with great value fares and even more choice this summer. ”

Tom Screen, aviation director of Birmingham Airport, said: “It is great to see easyJet launch these two domestic routes this weekend to Newquay and Jersey from Birmingham Airport.

“This popular seaside destination of Newquay is a short flight away and is a firm favourite for Midlanders.

“We also see the launch of easyJet 's Jersey service. Jersey a popular destination for beach lovers, with stunning scenery and famous for its food that will delight all.

“Booking with easyJet, and travelling through Birmingham Airport, means that customers have the confidence of great customer service but the reassurance of a Covid-19 safe and secure environment. ”

All easyJet customers will now be able to change their flights this summer without a change fee at any time up to two hours before departure.

There are no restrictions on dates or destination - customers can transfer to any flights currently on sale up to the end of September 2022, and to any other destination on the airline 's network which spans 35 countries across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

This means that if some travel restrictions are impacting their destination country, such as self-isolation in destination or on return to the UK, customers can easily change their trip to another country on easyJet 's network.

In addition, should a mandatory hotel quarantine impact a customer 's travel destination this summer, customers can now request a refund for their flight within four weeks before departure if the restriction is still in place, even if their flights are still operating.