OREANDA-NEWS. May 05, 2011. EasyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has begun operating a new route from Tallinn to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

The low-fares airline is now providing a three-times-weekly service to Liverpool John Lennon Airport from Tallinn with fares starting at just 19.99 pounds (one-way, including taxes).

Ali Gayward, UK Commercial Manager at easyJet commented:
“The launch of this new route to Liverpool opens up more choice for passengers travelling to the UK.  Liverpool is a vibrant and exciting city for both leisure and business travellers alike. 

“Home of the world famous Beatles Story and Albert Docks with its bustling bars, restaurants and attractions it is a must visit city with a rich heritage. With new direct flights to Liverpool starting from 19.99 pounds one-way, we’re  now making it even more accessible for everyone.”

Tallinn 2011 Communications Director, Maris Hellrande commented: “We are looking forward to welcoming visitors from Liverpool to Tallinn for our special year. We offer locals and visitors thousands of cultural events within the 251 projects of the European Capital of Culture. We also cooperated successfully with Liverpool on the developing our Tallinn hospitality programme for 2011 which has been influenced by the 2008 Liverpool Welcome programme. Our visitors will receive a very warm welcome here in Tallinn.”

Robin Tudor, Head of PR for Peel Airports added: “This is a great new route for the Airport as it links one former European Capital of Culture, with the current holder of this accolade. It also means we now have new direct flights to Estonia.”

The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Hazel Williams said: “We in Liverpool are delighted that this route opens up a direct connection between two European Capitals of Culture. We hope people from both cities will take the opportunity to visit Liverpool and Tallinn to see the way both of these fantastic cities have benefited from European Capital of Culture status to promote the outstanding programme of events and activities they offer to visitors.”

For more information on easyJet visit www.easyJet.com