Major airline to offer flights to ‘Europe and beyond' in airport base reopening
EasyJet will reopen its base at Newcastle Airport in Spring 2026, five years after closing it due to the pandemic.
The new base will house three aircraft and create around 130 jobs.
While routes are yet to be announced, they are expected to include popular holiday destinations in Portugal, the Canaries, the Greek islands and Turkey.
This move strengthens EasyJet's position as the UK 's largest leisure airline and aims to boost the local economy.
EasyJet also announced an expected half-year loss but remains focused on a record summer with strong earnings growth.
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