EasyJet Luton network expanded to 74 routes with addition of Madeira  

EasyJet has boosted its Luton airport network to 74 destinations with the start of seasonal summer flights to Madeira.

Package holidays are also being offered with the introduction of the twice-weekly service to Funchal on Mondays and Fridays.

The airline recently based an additional Airbus A320 at Luton, bringing the locally-based fleet up to 25 aircraft.

EasyJet carries more than seven million passengers a year from Luton. Over 124 million people have flown with the carrier from the airport since its first flight to Edinburgh almost 30 years ago.

UK country manager Ali Gayward said: “We are really pleased to be celebrating the launch of another new route from London Luton airport this summer as we continue to provide the seven million customers we fly to and from Luton annually with even greater choice and of course, fantastic value.

“Funchal is a fantastic addition to our leisure network from Luton which is popular with holidaymakers whether they’re culture vultures or sunseekers, and we can’t wait to welcome them on board.

“Our continued growth and investment in the UK highlights the importance of the market for us where this year we operated more flying than ever before, with our customers choosing our flights and holidays for our trusted brand, unrivalled network and great value.”