In order to celebrate a decade since it established its base at Francisco Sá Carneiro airport in Porto, Easyjet airline has launched a promotional campaign between April 7 and 16, with 10% discount on all flights or destination in Porto. Discount trips must be made during April and May.
Double trips draw
In addition, this Tuesday, April 8, there will be a draw of 10 double trips for three destinations: Funchal, Marrakech and Ilha do Sal (in Cape Verde). This action aims to thank the passengers’ loyalty and reinforce the company’s connection to the unbeaten city.
According to José Lopes, director-general of Easyjet in Portugal, quoted by, “the celebration of our 10th birthday in Porto is a very special milestone for Easyjet. (…) We want to thank our customers’ confidence and continue to offer them affordable and convenient travel”.
A easyJet no Porto
The history of Easyjet in Porto began with flights in 2007, but it was in March 2015 that it officially inaugurated its operational base, with two aircraft A320 aircraft permanently parked. This investment allowed to double the routes from Porto, creating 80 new direct jobs and many other indirect.
Since then, the company’s presence in the region has been growing consistently. Today, EasyJet is one of the main operators in Portugal, with flights to 48 European destinations and more than 4 million passengers transported annually in the national territory.
In 2024, direct flights also operated between Portugal and Cape Verde, including from Porto to Sal Island, priced at € 83.99.
New destinations
Regarding new destinations, the company recently announced the Porto-SPLIT connection (Croatia), with two weekly frequencies (Mondays and Thursdays). This destination, known for its beaches and historical wealth, reinforces the offer for the summer months.
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The main destinations in this promotion
Easyjet’s main destinations in this promotion from Porto include Berlin, Marrakech, Lyon, Majorca, Milan, Scotland, among others. This variety makes the company a frequent choice for both leisure and business trips.
With a business model based on affordable tariffs, punctuality and simplicity, EasyJet has been one of the companies that has contributed most to the democratization of air travel in Europe.
Portugal is, by the way, a strategic market, where the company maintains operational bases in Lisbon and Porto, and also flies to Faro, Funchal airports and, more recently, Ponta Delgada.
Confidence in the Portuguese market
The opening of the base at Porto was also a clear sign of confidence in the Portuguese market. According to statements by Carolyn McCall, the company’s former CEO, at the time of the inauguration: “Portugal is a very important market for Easyjet. This base in Porto allows us to offer more routes and more places, and generate local jobs.”
Easyjet operation in Porto has brought significant benefits to economy and tourism in the northern region, reinforcing connectivity with important European cities and promoting the city’s historic center, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A decade of growth
The current campaign thus emerges as a way to celebrate with customers and thank a decade of continuous growth. To take advantage of discounts and participate in the draw, just access the company’s official website within the campaign period.
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