Exciting news for travel enthusiasts as Pilotcenter.net News reports that easyJet has just unveiled plans for 26 new routes set to launch in the summer of 2025. This announcement marks a milestone for the budget airline as it includes their inaugural sub-Saharan service in their nearly three-decade history.

One of the much-anticipated destinations included in the lineup is the picturesque island of Sal in Cape Verde, which sits off the coast of Senegal. The first easyJet flights from London-Gatwick Airport to Sal are slated to commence on March 31, 2025, with three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout the summer season.

Ali Gayward, easyJet UK Country Manager, expressed her excitement about the diverse range of new routes and holiday packages being offered, providing travelers with more opportunities to explore beloved European destinations and discover new thrilling locations. "This includes a milestone route for easyJet to beautiful Cape Verde, our first ever sub-Saharan service," Gayward remarked.

The newly revealed routes consist of 21 departures from the UK, with London-Luton Airport expanding services to Almeria in Spain and Funchal in Madeira, starting from June 1, 2024. Manchester Airport will introduce five new routes from June 2025, connecting to Izmir, Kalamata, Larnaca, Madrid, and Rome. Birmingham Airport and Leeds Bradford Airport both introduce exciting additions to their destinations, offering journeys to Gran Canaria, Malta, Malaga, and Palma.

Glasgow Airport will see new routes to Antalya in Turkey and Reus in Spain, while Edinburgh Airport is set to include Enfidha in Tunisia, Marrakech in Morocco, and Olbia in Sardinia. The expansion doesn't stop there, as Belfast International Airport will also introduce a twice-weekly service to Reus. Among the non-UK routes are flights from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Strasburg and Palmero, Basel to Rimini, Malaga to Marrakech, and Alicante to Athens.

With its extended short-haul network, easyJet will now offer travelers more than 1,000 routes to over 160 airports across 37 countries, emphasizing their commitment to providing unparalleled connectivity and travel options for customers. Gayward highlighted the significance of the UK market for easyJet, expressing pride in the airline's growth and increased investment in the region. "Our continued growth and investment in the UK and the connectivity we offer our customers highlights the importance of the market for us, where this year we operated more flying than ever before," Gayward stated.