easyJet bases its eighth plane in Naples: "Never so big in Campania"
EasyJet announces the expansion of its fleet based at Naples International Airport with the arrival of an additional aircraft that will support the airline's increased offerings planned for the 2024 summer season.
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Looking ahead to the upcoming summer months easyJet's fleet at the Campania airport will expand to include a total number of eight aircraft Airbus A320 family. In addition, two airplanes in the fleet belong to the NEO category, which is at least 15% more efficient than previous generation aircraft and capable of providing 50% reduction in noise impact.
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The investment at the Campania airport-where easyJet is already the leading carrier in terms of the number of airplanes based-will allow the company both to increase the frequency of its flights, facilitating an increase of more than 160,000 seats for sale in the upcoming summer season, and to expand the range of international destinations that can be reached from the capital. By summer 2024, the company will be able to offer a capacity of nearly 3 million seats, with an increase of 9% over the previous summer, This year thus comes to a total of 47 destinations, including 7 domestic and 40 international.
New easyJet routes from Naples
As of June 1., in fact, for those who already dream of heavenly beaches and crystal clear waters, it will be possible to leave with the company to the beautiful Greek islands of Zakynthos and Prevesa, both brand new additions to the company's Naples network, which this year comes to a total of 47 destinations, including 7 domestic and 40 international. In detail, the island of Zakynthos will be reached three times a week - every Monday, Thursday and Saturday - , while the Naples-Prevesa route will be operated by easyJet with two weekly frequencies, every Tuesday and Saturday.
Two days later, also from Naples, a New connection for French Nantes, the medieval pearl of northwestern Brittany and a vibrant, youthful destination with incredible cultural appeal, reachable by airline every Monday and Friday starting June 3.
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The new aircraft will also make it possible to Increase frequency on some of Naples passengers' favorite routes, such as the Greek islands of Santorini and Kos and Spain's Menorca, Malta or the exotic Sharm El Sheikh. Frequencies also increase on domestic routes to Olbia and Catania and on connections to European cities such as Athens, Barcelona, London Gatwick, Manchester, and Nice.
easyJet seeks staff
In conjunction with fleet expansion, easyJet has also launched a recruiting campaign. In fact, ahead of summer 2024, about 30 new employees will be who will join easyJet's Naples team, bringing the company's Neapolitan workforce to about 300.
The statements
Lorenzo Lagorio, easyJet Country Manager Italy commented, "Naples has always played a key role in our strategy in Italy. Since 2000 - the year we first landed in this beautiful city - we have continued to refine our offer with the goal of being the most loved airline by Neapolitans who love to travel, for pleasure or business.
As a result, this summer our fleet grows to eight A320 family airplanes, including two Airbus A320-Neo, the latest generation of airplanes that produce fewer emissions and have more than a 50% lower noise impact during takeoff and landing, which are a testament to our focus on the needs of the local community, as well as our customers departing from Naples to whom we continue to offer the best and most affordable travel options."
"With the expansion of the base and the announcement of new destinations for the 2024 summer season, easyJet confirms itself as a key partner in strengthening the quality offer of Naples airport, the first airport in southern Italy for Greece and an essential driver of economic and employment development in the area. The airport's steady growth goes hand in hand with commercial policies aimed at encouraging the use of the latest generation of aircraft with a lower environmental impact, such as easyJet's 2 new Airbus A320neo aircraft that have been operating in Naples since last October," said Roberto Barbieri, CEO of GESAC.
