EASYJET has launched a brand new route from four major airports in the UK.
It's good news for those based in Birmingham, London, Manchester and Liverpool as the popular budget airline is rapidly expanding its journeys.
In addition to five other winter routes, airline bosses at easyJet announced their new route will fly weekly to a popular holiday destination.
From November 13, passengers can travel from Birmingham Airport to Hurghada, a beach resort in Egypt.
Flights will operate every Wednesday throughout the winter, as reported by
They will also include package holiday deals.
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If Egypt is not on the agenda this year, easyJet's other new routes include Krakow, Reykjavik and Innsbruck, Prague and Marrakech.
The additional routes are part of easyJet's huge expansion at BHX.
Tom Screen, aviation director at Birmingham Airport, said: “easyJet and easyJet holidays have had an incredible start since launching the airline’s new base from Birmingham Airport only this March"
This new route to Hurghada takes the choice of destinations up to 33 for customers from their local airport, with a choice of flight only, or full package holidays, there is something for everyone.”
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Ali Gayward, easyJet's UK country manager added: “We’re delighted to be launching another new service to Egypt from Birmingham, providing our customers in the Midlands with even have more choice for a winter sun holiday as well as a range of fantastic value easyJet holidays’ stunning beach resorts and we look forward to welcoming them onboard.”
EasyJet new routes
London Gatwick - Luxor, Egypt
Manchester - Oslo, Norway
Liverpool John Lennon - Olso, Norway
Liverpool John Lennon - Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
Best things to do Hurghada
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Snorkeling Excursions: If you are an adventurous person and seek to find joy and entertainment, then Hurghada has the best opportunity to try a snorkeling adventure in.
Hurghada City Tour: Having a private tour with an expert tour guide, you can have an amazing tour to the Big Mosque, St Mary Church, and definitely free time for shopping in the bazaars or board the submarine. Diving Tour: Nothing in the world is better than getting deep underwater to enjoy the tranquility of life beneath the waves of the Red Sea.
Visit the Miniature Museum: it is a charming place and has unique artistic measurements so don’t underestimate such a place. It consists of a collection that includes about 60 artistic items.
Giftun Island Tour: Enjoy a tour exploration to the Giftun Island, the Giftun Islands boast a beautiful sandy beach and clear blue water. They can be very crowded at different times as they’re visited by the majority of boat trips. Grab a snorkel and explore an alien habitat beneath the waves of the Red Sea.
Experience the Desert Safari Trips: get into different types of terrain that can’t be reached by cars and orient yourself with the quad bike. Your tour guide will assist you in reaching and accessing all hidden and different locations that attract the majority of people.