The new route is expected to create around 40 jobs
New easyJet flights from Manchester Airport to Spain are to take off next summer, it has been announced.
"The addition of another aircraft will help us to deliver growth in Manchester and offer customers an even wider range of destinations, like our new summer route to Murcia in Spain, which will provide our customers in the North West with a direct connection to a region which offers a variety of rich culture and beautiful beaches in abundance, all with low fares and great customer service.
The group reported underlying pre-tax losses of £178m for the 12 months to September 30 against losses of £1.1bn the previous year. Mr Lundgren said: "easyJet does well in tough times. Legacy carriers will struggle in this high-cost environment.
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