easyJet opens new base in the UK with 16 new routes
The new easyJet base is expected to create more than 1,200 jobs.
easyJet has announced it is opening its first UK base in over a decade at Birmingham Airport.
The major regional airport will see 16 new flight routes operated by easyJet.
Although easyJet already operates flights from Birmingham, the new routes will give travellers more holiday choice.
The new base will also offer a boost for the region as it's expected to create 140 direct jobs and more than 1,200 indirect jobs.
Johan Lundgren, CEO of easyJet, said: "We are excited to open our newest UK base at Birmingham today, providing more choice, competition and connectivity as well as supporting over 1,200 jobs for the region."
New confirmed routes
- Birmingham to Barcelona
- Birmingham to Paris
More new routes are expected to be confirmed soon and the airline already flies to destinations such as Amsterdam, Geneva and Palma de Mallorca from Birmingham.
Nick Barton, CEO of Birmingham Airport said: "Today sees our growing partnership with easyJet reach new heights as the airline bases three aircraft here at Birmingham Airport.
"Customers can now take advantage of the airline’s 16 new routes and have the flexibility of flight only or a full package holiday."
The airport also has a new mural to celebrate which features famous faces from the area including Benjamin Zephaniah and Ozzy Osbourne.