Airlines
EasyJet launches 8 new winter routes and thousands of holidays packages
- easyJet has put eight new routes on sale today to Egypt, Finland, France and Switzerland
- Announcement includes the addition of new routes to Rovaniemi, Finland, a family favourite for Christmas Lapland getaways and to the popular Egyptian resort of Hurghada
- Seats are now on sale on easyJet.com and via the mobile app with fares starting from £22.99*
- easyJet holidays packages available on six new routes, including thousands to Hurghada
EasyJet, the top airline in Europe, today announced the launch of eight new winter routes from eight UK airports. This means that passengers can choose from an even wider selection of places to enjoy this winter and book early to obtain the best pricing. EasyJet Holidays, the UK’s fastest-growing tour operator, has put brand-new packages on sale on six of the new routes, providing even more great holidays at unbelievable prices.
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EasyJet will begin offering winter flights from London Luton and Edinburgh to Rovaniemi, the entry point to Finnish Lapland, on December 9 and December 3, respectively. These flights will run twice a week throughout the winter. The new routes will complement the current ones from London Gatwick, Bristol, and Manchester, which are expected to be well-liked by families traveling to the renown Santa Claus residence this winter.
Also launching this winter are four new routes from the UK to Egypt’s scuba diving hotspot Hurghada. The flight will launch from Liverpool twice a week starting 29 October, Glasgow twice a week starting 8 November and Belfast once a week starting 31 October, all operating year-round, as well as from Edinburgh twice a week starting 6 November throughout the winter season. easyJet is the number one carrier from the UK to both Egypt and North Africa, which continue to prove popular with UK holidaymakers for guaranteed winter sun, vast sandy beaches and world-renowned coral reefs.
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Additional winter city routes from Liverpool to Lyon and London Southend to Geneva also go on sale today, with easyJet holidays breaks available to both destinations. Starting from £22.99, you can now book flights on brand-new routes for this winter on easyJet.com and through the mobile app.
Airlines
Qatar Airways Adds Direct Toronto-Amritsar Flights with Stopover in Doha
Qatar Airways has made travel easier for passengers by announcing a new three-weekly non-stop service between Toronto, Canada, and Doha, Qatar, starting on December 11, 2024.
This new route provides seamless connectivity for travelers heading to Amritsar, offering a convenient alternative for the Punjabi diaspora in Toronto who wish to avoid the hassles of transiting through Delhi airport.
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In a joint press release, Anantdeep Singh Dhillon, FlyAmritsar Initiative North America Convener, and Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener, highlighted that this new route addresses the long-standing demand for better travel options to Punjab.
With this service, Amritsar will now have ten weekly flights to Canada via Doha, making the journey simpler and more comfortable for travelers who previously had to deal with long road trips, multiple layovers, and extended check-ins.
Flight Schedule and Connectivity
The qatar air line from Amritsar will depart at 4:10 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 6:05 a.m. (local time). After a layover of 3 hours and 45 minutes, passengers will board the qatar airways flight from Doha to Toronto at 9:50 a.m. (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, landing in Toronto the same day at 3:55 p.m. (local time).
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On the return journey, the qatar airlines will depart from Toronto at 8:00 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the following day. From there, passengers will catch the connecting flight to Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. (local time), reaching their destination by 2:40 a.m. (local time). The total travel time qatar seatmap for the journey is approximately 20 hours and 10 minutes.
This new route is a significant relief for travelers who have often faced the challenges of long road journeys to Delhi, lengthy layovers, and multiple check-ins. By streamlining the travel process, qatar Airways ensures a smoother and faster journey, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers traveling between Canada and Punjab.
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