San siro trips
Budget conscious business and leisure travellers from the North West will be celebrating today with news that Jet2 is to launch year-round low cost flights from Manchester to Milan. The news comes after Alitalia has decided to withdraw its services between the two cities this winter – with fares from only £24.99, it is the first time that Manchester will have direct low cost flights to Milan.
Jet2 has confirmed that it will start initially with a four-times a week service on 29th October, 2006 meaning it will open up the likes of the Italian Dolomites and the Alps for boarders and skiers this winter.
Milan is a wonderfully cosmopolitan city, a real haven for shopaholics, food lovers and football fans, all of whom will be delighted to know that Jet2.com is now offering truly affordable fares from Manchester.
Philip Meeson, Jet2 boss, said: “We’re getting used to coming to the rescue of passengers in the North West – BA has previously pulled routes from Manchester and now the Italian flag carrier is at it.
“However, it’s actually fantastic news for the customer as the larger airlines simply cannot compete on price, so while the service will simply switch from one airline to another, prices will tumble.
“For example, our fares will start from £24.99 one way inclusive of taxes, if you try to book now with Alitalia in early September, the cheapest one-way flight is £75.80 rising to £213.80.
“We are committing to a year-round service and plan to increase to a daily service in 2007, so whether it’s winter sports, shopping, sightseeing or business, book now to take advantage of the lowest fares possible.”
Tourists will not be the only ones to benefit from the new service, attracted by low fares and the convenient location of Milan Bergamo Airport – it is situated on the main A4 Autostrada offering excellent road connections to Genoa and Turin in the west, and Verona and Treviso in the east – interest from the business traveller is sure to be high.
Football lovers will not be disappointed with Milan – the San Siro stadium, home to both AC and Inter Milan, is widely regarded as one of the most atmospheric stadiums in the world when packed with 80,000 fans.
The city aside, Milan is the perfect gateway to the world famous holiday resorts of Lake Garda and Lake Como, ideal for those staying a little longer in one of the most scenic parts of Italy.