easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has today launched a special rescue fare for British troops who are being delayed coming home from the front line. Those traveling via Cyprus can go to one of the island’s two airports (Paphos and Larnaca), between six to two hours before an easyJet flight and purchase a ‘rescue rate’ ticket.
Tickets will be priced at £43 and will include a kitbag at no extra charge.
Paul Simmons, UK General Manager said: “This is about getting our troops home as soon as possible if things go wrong with their intended travel plans. The special time with friends and family is vital to those serving in the forces and we’re happy that we can help in some small way.”
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For more information contact the easyJet press office:
Tel: 01582 52 52 52
Email: press.office@easyjet.com
Notes to Editors:
- The rescue fare will be available for a initial six week trial period
- Tickets will be offered subject to availability
- Tickets will cost £43 for a one way fare to any UK airport that easyJet flies to from Cyprus
- Tickets can only be purchased by troops transferring through Cyprus
- easyJet Cyprus routes:
- Paphos – London Gatwick, Luton, Bristol and Manchester
- Larnaca – London Gatwick
easyJet is the UK’s largest and Europe’s fourth largest airline by passenger numbers. In 2009, the airline carried 28 million passengers in the UK and 46 million in total. On average easyJet flies passengers 1100 km for just ₤45/€50.
easyJet is now Europe's No. 1 air transport network due to its leading presence on Europe’s top 100 routes and at Europe’s 50 largest airports. More than 300 million Europeans live within one hour’s drive of an easyJet airport, more than any other airline.
By offering the lowest fares to the most convenient airports, this year easyJet will grow profitably by 10% and will carry 50 million passengers on over 500 routes between 122 airports in 29 countries.
easyJet takes sustainability seriously. Over the last 10 years, the airline has reduced CO2 emissions per passenger km by 25% by investing in the latest technology. Its fleet of nearly 200 state-of-the-art aircraft is only 3.5 years old.
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