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Volotea Turns Up the Tuscan Charm with 4 New Routes from Florence

Written by Stacey Kuiper on November 6, 2025. Posted in Airline.

Volotea Turns Up the Tuscan Charm with 4 New Routes from Florence

Pack your bags and your best “ciao bella,” because Florence is about to get busier than a gelato shop in July. Volotea has announced four shiny new routes launching in September 2026, connecting the Renaissance city to Seville, Valencia, Strasbourg, and Berlin — and honestly, your weekend getaway options just quadrupled.

The airline isn’t stopping there. To keep up with all this jet-setting, Volotea is basing a second aircraft at Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport — because apparently, one plane just wasn’t enough for all the art lovers, foodies, and flamenco fans lining up to explore.

Four new ways to escape (or arrive in) Florence

From September 21–23, 2026, you’ll be able to hop on one of these new European connections:

Seville – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (perfect for a long weekend of tapas and sunshine).
Strasbourg – Wednesdays and Sundays (ideal for Christmas markets or an extra dose of French charm).
Berlin – Wednesdays and Sundays (for those who think “Renaissance” should include techno and street art).
Valencia – Tuesdays and Saturdays (because who can say no to paella and palm trees?).

With these new additions, Florence will now boast 16 direct destinations across Italy, France, Spain, Germany, and even the Czech Republic — basically, all the countries you’ve been promising to visit “one day.”

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A boost for Florence’s skies — and its people

Volotea isn’t just flying high; it’s helping Florence’s local economy take off too. The arrival of a second aircraft means more jobs for airport staff and ground operations teams, proving that sometimes the best way to create opportunities is literally to add wings.

In 2025 alone, Volotea operated around 2,000 flights from Florence, carrying more than 275,000 passengers with an impressive 94% load factor (translation: those seats were full) and 85% punctuality (because nothing ruins a Tuscan holiday like a late departure).

It’s clear that Volotea is doing something right — perhaps offering the perfect blend of affordability, accessibility, and espresso-fueled enthusiasm.

A bigger airport on the horizon

Of course, with all this new activity, talk of expansion is back on the radar. Toscana Aeroporti — the company managing Florence’s airport — is waiting on final environmental approval for its long-awaited expansion project (the mysterious-sounding VIA decree).

According to President Marco Carrai, they’re ready to move forward as soon as the green light flashes, promising to follow all environmental conditions to the letter. In short: progress is coming, but responsibly — because even Tuscany’s skies deserve a little dolce vita balance.

Florence: now closer to everywhere

For travelers, this is a win-win situation. Whether you fancy flamenco in Seville, sangria in Valencia, strudel in Berlin, or a romantic riverside walk in Strasbourg, Florence will soon be your new favorite launchpad.

And for those flying into Florence? Prepare for more choices, better schedules, and easier connections to the city’s treasures — from Michelangelo’s David to a Negroni at a rooftop bar with views of the Duomo.

The final word

Volotea’s new routes aren’t just flights; they’re invitations — to wander, to explore, and to trade routine for Renaissance. Florence has always been a city that inspires, and now it’s inspiring even more takeoffs.

So mark your calendars for September 2026 — when Volotea officially transforms Florence from a must-see city into a must-fly hub.

Because really, who wouldn’t want to start their day under the Tuscan sun and end it with tapas in Seville or techno in Berlin?

That’s amore — with boarding passes included. So what are you waiting for? Book your next flight today!

easyJet Lands Big in Morocco and Greece 2026

Written by Stacey Kuiper on October 21, 2025. Posted in Airline.

easyJet Lands Big in Morocco and Greece 2026 – More Sunshine, More Seats, and a Lot Less Grey Skies

Pack your sunglasses and your best “I’m on holiday” attitude, because easyJet is going all out for summer 2026 — and they’re doing it with a tan. The airline has just dropped the kind of announcement that makes travel planners squeal and airport baristas panic: it’s opening its first-ever African base in Marrakech, Morocco.

Yes, Marrakech — the land of souks, spice markets, and sunsets that make you forget about your inbox. Starting spring 2026, the orange-winged wonder will park three shiny Airbus A320neos at Marrakech Airport, officially making Morocco easyJet’s newest playground. This isn’t just a quick pit stop either — the base will create around 100 direct jobs and thousands more indirectly, giving locals and frequent flyers alike plenty to smile about.

With this move, easyJet cements itself as the #2 airline in Marrakech and #3 in all of Morocco, while promising a whopping 4 million seats in its first year. That’s a lot of boarding passes, a lot of sun lotion, and at least a few forgotten passports.

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Four New Routes and Plenty of Reasons to Pack a Bag

To celebrate this new chapter, easyJet’s throwing in four fresh routes for summer 2026 — because clearly, the airline believes your European getaway should come with a Moroccan twist. Here’s what’s coming to a departure board near you:

Hamburg–Marrakech (from 1 May, twice weekly)
Lille–Marrakech (from 3 May, twice weekly)
Strasbourg–Marrakech (from 3 May, twice weekly)
Geneva–Tangier (from 30 March, twice weekly)

That brings easyJet’s Moroccan network to a grand total of 46 routes, connecting five airports — Marrakech, Agadir, Rabat, Essaouira, and Tangier — with cities all across Europe. Basically, if there’s a European you’d like to meet, chances are easyJet can get you there.

CEO Kenton Jarvis put it best when he said Morocco is “a key market for easyJet.” Translation: the airline can’t get enough of the couscous, mint tea, and sunshine. Jarvis added that Morocco is their fastest-growing market outside Europe, and the new base is “an important milestone” — or in traveler terms, “a great excuse to start planning that desert escape.”

A Greek Adventure on the Side

But wait — there’s more! easyJet’s expansion spree doesn’t stop at Africa. The airline is also turning up the heat in Greece, introducing new direct flights from Amsterdam and Bristol to Thessaloniki.

Starting 29 March 2026, you can hop from Amsterdam to Thessaloniki twice a week (Wednesdays and Sundays), and if you’re Bristol-based, your Greek dreams come true from 27 June 2026 (Wednesdays and Saturdays). Perfect timing for those who like their summers long, their beaches endless, and their feta crumbled just right.

These new connections boost easyJet’s presence in one of Greece’s fastest-growing city-break destinations. With Thessaloniki’s mix of Byzantine charm, buzzing nightlife, and divine food, it’s easy to see why. The new routes bring easyJet’s Thessaloniki network to seven destinations across five countries, helping tourists find their way and locals find their next escape.

Greece, the Gift That Keeps on Giving

And because easyJet never does “just enough,” it’s adding two more routes for summer 2026 — Newcastle to Rhodes and Newcastle to Corfu, both twice weekly. Expect more Brits swapping rain for retsina and office desks for beach chairs.

From Marrakech’s bustling medinas to Thessaloniki’s waterfront cafés, easyJet’s message is clear: summer 2026 is all about more sunshine, more seats, and more spontaneous “let’s just book it” moments.

So if you’ve been waiting for a sign to plan your next adventure — this is it. The only real question left: Marrakech or Thessaloniki? (Trick question — you deserve both.)