EasyJet announces new routes

EasyJet PLC, the Luton-based no-frills airline, has announced seven new routes, including three completely new destinations, two of which are in countries soon to join the European Community.

The seven routes, which will bring easyJet's total network to 135, are: London Stansted to Basel (Switzerland) and Ljubljana International (Slovenia); London Luton to Budapest International (Hungary); and London Gatwick to Naples (Italy), Ibiza (Spain), Faro (Portugal) and Prague (Czech Republic).