BUDGET airline EasyJet has confirmed it is launching a new service between the Isle of Man and London Gatwick.
Following days of speculation, EasyJet announced today (Friday) that it will begin operating a year-round service to London Gatwick from the Isle of Man this autumn.
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Flights on the new route will go on sale on Monday (April 23), with fares starting from just £22.99 (one-way, including taxes). The inaugural flight will depart from the Isle of Man Airport on October 1.
The route will operate six times a week, and will cater for both business and leisure travellers.
Ali Gayward, EasyJet UK commercial manager, said: ‘I am so pleased to be able to announce the launch of new route to London Gatwick from the Isle of Man. The new route is the ideal gateway for business and leisure travellers looking for easy and affordable travel to the capital for a summer jam-packed with momentous activities.
‘We hope that the new six-times-weekly route demonstrates our commitment to our passengers on the Isle of Man to provide flexibility and choice across the airport’s routes.’
Passengers will have access to 97 onward destinations available from London Gatwick.
EasyJet already operates daily flights from the Isle of Man to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, with the frequency on these flights recently increased to cope with demand for travel to and from the island during the TT. This additional frequency will continue into the winter.