EasyJet to resume flights from Edinburgh in June

EasyJet plans to resume flights from multiple UK airports, including Edinburgh, from June 15.

The budget airline announced that it will be flying mainly domestic routes between 22 European countries. UK airport included in the new plan include Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Belfast, Gatwick, Newcastle, Bristol, Birmingham, and Liverpool.

All passengers and crew members will now be required to wear facemasks while on board.

EasyJet CEO, John Lundgren, said: "I am really pleased that we will be returning to flying in the middle of June.

"These are small and carefully planned steps that we are taking to gradually resume operations.

"We will continue to closely monitor the situation across Europe so that, when more restrictions are lifted, the schedule will continue to build over time to match demand, while also ensuring we are operating efficiently and on routes that our customers want.

"The safety and wellbeing of our customers remains our highest priority, which is why we are implementing a number of measures to enhance safety at each part of the journey, from disinfecting the aircraft to requiring customers and crew to wear masks.

"These measures will remain in place for as long as is needed to ensure customers and crew are able to fly safely as the world continues to recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic."