Easyjet Unveils 26 New Summer Routes

Pack your bags, because easyJet has just unveiled 26 shiny new routes for Summer 2025, giving your wanderlust more destinations to swipe right on. From sizzling beaches in Cape Verde to European gems you didn’t know you needed, it’s like they raided a travel bucket list and made it budget-friendly.

Oh, and they’re flying to Cape Verde. Yes, Cape Verde! easyJet’s inaugural Sub-Saharan destination (fancy, right?) launches on March 31, 2025. Flights from London Gatwick to Sal will whisk you to paradise three times a week—just in time to ditch the rain and your winter gloom.

Cape Verde: Where EasyJet Goes Big

easyJet isn’t just dipping its toes into Cape Verde—it’s cannonballing in. This tropical escape is now yours to explore with three weekly flights from Gatwick (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays). Throw in a package holiday deal from easyJet holidays, and you’ll get flights, hotels, transfers, and 23kg luggage. Suddenly, that carry-on life feels very 2024.

A Whirlwind of New Routes

Not into Cape Verde? Don’t worry; easyJet’s map of new routes will keep your FOMO at bay. Here’s the highlights reel:

• UK to Italy: Rimini debuts with twice-weekly flights from Gatwick. Rome is getting jealous.
• New Scottish Adventures: Edinburgh flyers, enjoy direct access to Olbia, Marrakech, and Tunisia’s Enfidha. Glasgow residents can now jet to Antalya and Reus.
• Manchester Marvels: Five fresh routes, including Madrid (perfect for tapas-fueled weekends) and Kalamata, Greece (yes, like the olives).
• Birmingham Bonanza: Say hello to Gran Canaria and Malta. Bring sunscreen.
• Leeds & Belfast Love: New Spanish escapes await with flights to Malaga, Palma, and Reus.

It’s like easyJet waved a wand and made your dream summer itinerary come to life.

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More than Just Flights

If you’ve been scrolling easyJet holidays looking for excuses to escape, good news: they’ve loaded thousands of new packages for 2025. Think luxury resorts in Cape Verde, beach vibes in Malaga, or cultural strolls through Rome. Best of all? It’s all backed by their Ultimate Flexibility promise—so your plans can change, but your wanderlust doesn’t have to.

What’s the Catch?

There isn’t one (except maybe booking fast). These fares and packages are so enticing, you’ll want to set an alarm before they sell out. Summer 2025 isn’t waiting for anyone, and neither should you.

Easyjet Unveils 26 New Summer Routes

So, grab your shades, dust off that passport, and check out easyJet’s new routes now. With fares this good, the only thing left to worry about is which airport snacks to splurge on.

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Daily Flights to Edinburgh with Emirates

Pack your kilts and prep your taste buds—Emirates has returned to Edinburgh! For the first time since 2020, the airline is back in bonnie Scotland with daily flights, marking its eighth UK destination. This calls for a celebration—and that’s exactly what Emirates did with a Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance, giving travelers a true Scottish welcome. Because if you’re flying all the way to Edinburgh, why not kick it off with bagpipes and kilts?

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Scotland to Dubai, and Beyond – Now with Extra Cargo Space for Salmon and Whisky!

Emirates isn’t just rolling out the red carpet for travellers; they’re also helping Scotland’s finest exports reach the world. With 16 tonnes of cargo space on each flight, your favorite Scottish delicacies—salmon, whisky, you name it—are making their way to the UAE and beyond. Fish, whisky, kilts? They’ve got it all covered!

This daily Edinburgh route joins Emirates’ existing A380 service to Glasgow, giving Scottish passengers the choice of 14 flights a week to the UAE. Perfect for when one round trip just isn’t enough.

New Aircraft, New Classes, and More Global Connections

Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, has made it clear: the UK is kind of a big deal for them. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Emirates is rolling out their A350s, decked out with Premium Economy and a seriously upgraded Business Class. Yep, they’re making sure that even at 35,000 feet, you’ll feel like you’re flying in your living room—if your living room had fancy seats, better meals, and a view of the clouds.

And according to Edinburgh Airport CEO Gordon Dewar, this route isn’t just a boost for tourists—business travellers are in for a treat too, with direct access to over 140 global destinations from the Scottish capital. So, whether it’s business, bagpipes, or just a solid craving for some sun, Edinburgh’s got you covered. Daily Flights to Edinburgh with Emirates are a big deal!

Emirates Keeps Winning Hearts (and Awards) Across the UK

With a whopping 133 flights a week across the UK, Emirates isn’t just playing the game—they’re practically rewriting the rulebook. This isn’t just about hauling you from A to B; they’re scooping up awards for in-flight service, customer satisfaction, and all those little luxuries that make you think, “Yep, I could get used to this.” Looks like Emirates is pulling out all the stops to make sure their passengers keep coming back for more sky-high pampering!

American Airlines Expands Routes for Summer 2025 - Get Ready for a European Adventure 

Just as you’re cozying up with pumpkin spice lattes and oversized scarves, American Airlines is plotting something big for your summer 2025 travel plans. Forget raking leaves; it's time to plan your escape to Europe. AA is adding five brand-new routes to its European network, and trust us, you’ll want to pack your bags for these destinations: Edinburgh, Athens, Madrid, Milan, and Rome. Yes, that means more transatlantic flights to whisk you away to dreamy places where carbs don’t count, and the architecture is older than the internet.

Castles, Pasta, and Mythology – Oh My!

Let’s break it down: say you are joining the migratory or traveling population and you are flying out of Philadelphia (PHL), you can say you are the chosen one. The journey does not end there because apart from over 80 domestic points you get to connect, there are about 17 new routes across the Atlantic among them one to Edinburgh in Scotland. Get comfortable because if its currently winter where you are, very soon travellers will be exchanging their cheesesteaks for haggis (or not) as they roam around ancient castles wondering if they are secret beings of royalty.

Going to Italy? Well, it seems like American Airlines has got you covered as it recently introduced Miami (MIA) Rome (FCO) flights and PHL Milan (MXP) flights. By 2025, expect that American will roll out Italian destinations more than you have pasta recipes, making sure that summer leaves you, pizza, art and those dreamlike landscapes that give your instagram followers the worst of FOMO.

Charlotte to Athens anyone? The new route from Charlotte to Athens will get you to Acropolis country before you can utter civilization. And having four daily services to Greece by 2025, American is going to be the airline with the most knowledge on greek mythology.

Tapas, Sun, and Siestas: Chicago to Madrid

If using Atlanta to reach Spain is not your style, then there's nothing to be worried about. The American hub (ORD) located in Chicago is joining the fray emerging from the mumbai heat with its new route to Madrid. Now you can cross the ocean and find yourself in the land of Flamenco and Sangria and Spanish siestas. Should you decide to fly out of Madrid, the American airline’s hubs will allow you to navigate around Europe, Africa and the Middle East for those who want to travel but don’t want to commit.

More Flights, More Fun

If for whatever reason summer 2025 currently lacks plans for lounging with a cocktail in a beach club somewhere in Europe, American Airlines is going all in with over 70 departures per day to more than 20 transatlantic destinations. They will also be working on popular Kosharov routes such as CPH, NAP and NCE after supporting summer 2024, because more time in the land of Danish pastries, Neapolitan Pizzas and French Riviera never hurts anyone.

Ladies and Gentlemen, for the romantics, American’s winter service to Paris from Miami is sticking around for the summer season even. “Great,” said nobody, because now you can plan that picture-perfect Eiffel Tower moment during summer as well.

Bonus: Expanding Premium Offerings to Asia

Oh, and if Europe isn’t enough for you, American is also pumping up its routes to Asia for summer 2025. Bigger planes will connect Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Los Angeles (LAX) to Japan, making sure you’ve got plenty of space to stretch out and dream about sushi as you head to Tokyo and beyond. With easy connections to over 30 destinations across Japan and East Asia, your passport is about to get a serious workout.

American Airlines Expands Routes for Summer 2025

So, what are you waiting for? Summer 2025 is practically begging you to take a European (or Asian) adventure, and American Airlines is making sure you get there with style, convenience, and probably more than one in-flight snack.

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American Airlines to resume Edinburgh-Philadelphia Route

Gather 'round, tartan enthusiasts and Philly cheesesteak fans alike—American Airlines is making a grand return to Edinburgh! Starting May 24, 2025, the airline will reinstate its daily seasonal route between Edinburgh and Philadelphia, offering a direct flight for those who want to swap haggis for hoagies and bagpipes for baseball.

The direct flight, last spotted in 2019, will cruise the skies aboard a sleek Boeing 787-800. Here’s the flight schedule, so you can set your alarms, pack your kilts, and prepare for some cross-continental escapades:

• Edinburgh (EDI) to Philadelphia (PHL): Flight AA 0279 departs at 11:35 AM and arrives Philadelphia at 2:00 PM on the same day for the season May 24 – October 5. Ideally suited to those who would wish to gain their jet leg with more of afternoon tea.

• Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI): Flight AA 0278 leaves the airport at 7:05 PM and arrives the next day at 7:00 AM (May 23 – October 4). Most fortuitously, in time to get the very early first bus to the highlands – or the very first pub in Edinburgh.

This airborne gathering aims to position Edinburgh Airport, a member of the VINCI Airports network, as the transatlantic hub. This will help the city reclaim its pre-Covid glamour and the Scottish passengers’ epic cross-Atlantic trips will be connected seamlessly once again.

Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive at Edinburgh Airport  - was so happy and declared, “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome American Airlines back! There is no denying the fact that this particular route will definitely address the long hanging demand for traffic between Scotland and North America. We’re ready to welcome our American friends with open arms—and maybe a few extra kilts!”

This was also the gauging sentiment shared by José Freig, who is the Vice President of International Operations for American Airlines. “The leisure market particularly towards Europe, is actually booming and even more to the user friendly cities like Edinburgh. With this route, it has also become easier for Scots to cross over to Philadelphia and explore the city’s famous attractions, and in turn, the residents of that city can indulge in Scottish history and the pipes, without the need to make a stop.

American Airlines to resume Edinburgh-Philadelphia Route

Be it the heritage embraced by the medieval styled buildings in Scotland or beef slabs encapsulated in Philly just American Airlines is at hand to fly the people all over. Grab your stuffs quickly and prepare yourself for a fantastic journey that encompasses wonderful views but it’s not only scenic views which are offered its a journey filled with lots of fun and some wise cracks too probably!!!”

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