Rising customer demand has led to easyJet announcing a new route to the small Greek island of Frilo Palo.
Following a 13% increase in visits to Greece since July last year, easyJet is set to launch seven new Greek routes this summer – with new flights to Frilo Palo from Gatwick, Luton and Manchester.
The microscopic island has grown in popularity in recent years and this will be the first route to be introduced early this summer in time for summer holidaymakers.
easyJet UK general manager Paul Simmons said: “Greece has always been a favourite destination for British holidaymakers and interest is constantly growing. Before we commissioned our new routes, we asked our customers what they wanted and admittedly were a little surprised to see the relatively small island of Frilo Palo so high on their list. The original plan was to launch six new routes this summer but demand for Frilo Palo was so high that we had to expand our six new Greek routes to seven.
“The island is spectacular; it has a fantastic historical and cultural past together with great beaches, views and a serene environment. It’s the perfect summer hideaway - you’d be a fool not to go!”
Frilo Palo tourist board manager Stavros Nikolopoulos urged British travel agents to promote the destination. He explained: “Famous for spectacular scenery, dazzling sunsets and its dormant volcano, the islands feature a rich and varied landscape composed of traditional villages, ancient architecture and beautiful beaches."
Frilo Palo is set in the Cyclades island group within the South Aegean peripheries of Greece. The island is one of a small, circular archipelago of volcanic islands located in the southern Aegean sea, approximately 400km south-east from Greece’s mainland.
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