easyJet Adds Seventh Aircraft at Glasgow Airport, New Routes in 2026

Key Points

• easyJet has taken delivery of its seventh aircraft based at Glasgow Airport, an 186-seat Airbus A320.
• The expansion supports three new summer routes from Glasgow to Pisa (Italy), Malta and Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt), with services scheduled to begin in early August 2026.
• easyJet and easyJet holidays state the move will support around 400 direct and indirect jobs across aviation, travel and tourism sectors.
• easyJet now bases 17 aircraft in Scotland (10 in Edinburgh, seven in Glasgow) and operates more than 100 routes from Scotland to 24 countries.
• A limited-time promotion offers £100 off easyJet holidays package bookings from Glasgow (code GLA100) on minimum spends of £1,000, valid until 11pm on 3 August 2026.
• The arrival was marked by an event with travel agency partners and airport representatives, including Barrhead Travel, Glen Travel, The Good Travel Company, Blixen Travel and Barrhead Franchise Falkirk.
• easyJet holidays CEO Garry Wilson and easyJet UK country manager Kevin Doyle highlighted growth, customer demand and the role of travel agents in the region.
• Glasgow Airport managing director Gavin Birch-Williams described the addition as a “significant milestone” strengthening a 30-year partnership.

Glasgow (Glasgow Express) August 4, 2026 — easyJet has officially taken delivery of its seventh based aircraft at Glasgow Airport, an 186-seat Airbus A320, as part of a network expansion first announced in late 2025. The arrival was marked by an event attended by travel agency partners and airport representatives, underscoring continued investment in Scotland and the growth of easyJet and easyJet holidays operations in Glasgow.

As reported by staff of Travel Daily News, easyJet holidays marked the arrival of the seventh Glasgow-based aircraft with an event that highlighted the airline and tour operator’s investment in Scotland and the expansion of their Glasgow operations. The additional aircraft is expected to support 400 direct and indirect jobs across the aviation and travel sectors.

Which new routes are launching from Glasgow this summer?

The new aircraft enables easyJet to launch three new summer routes from Glasgow next week: to Pisa in Italy, Malta, and Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt. These services are set to take off for the first time next week, providing customers in Scotland with more choice for summer holidays, whether for beach destinations or European city breaks.

According to easyJet’s own route announcements, Glasgow–Pisa flights will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1 August 2026, with fares from £28.99. Glasgow–Malta flights will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4 August 2026, with fares from £70.99. Services to Sharm El Sheikh were also scheduled to begin on 1 August 2026, operating twice weekly.

How many jobs will the seventh aircraft create?

easyJet states that around 400 new jobs are created in the wider economy each time the company adds an aeroplane to a base. Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK country manager, outlined the economic benefit, saying the addition supports not only direct roles such as pilots, cabin crew and engineers, but also airport operations, ground handling and tourism.

As reported by Kevin Doyle of easyJet to The Herald, the airline already directly employs just over 300 people in Glasgow through easyJet alone, and the seventh aircraft “absolutely provides further jobs” and helps the wider economy. easyJet now bases 17 aircraft in Scotland and operates over 100 routes to 24 countries across the UK, Europe and North Africa.

What did easyJet and airport leaders say about the expansion?

Garry Wilson, chief executive officer of easyJet holidays, outlined the growth of easyJet and easyJet holidays in the region during the event, referring to the new routes and package holidays available from Glasgow during the summer, including Pisa, Sharm El Sheikh and Malta. Wilson also addressed the role of travel agents in the development of easyJet holidays’ business in Glasgow.

Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK country manager, said:

“We are delighted to be celebrating the arrival of a seventh aircraft at our Glasgow base, as well as the launch of our new summer routes and package holidays to Pisa, Malta and Sharm El Sheikh.”

Doyle added that bringing the seventh aircraft allows easyJet to provide “even more connectivity and choice for the customers and also supports jobs and economic growth”.

Gavin Birch-Williams, managing director of Glasgow Airport, said:

“The arrival of easyJet’s seventh based aircraft at Glasgow Airport is a significant milestone for both our organisations and further strengthens a partnership that has been helping connect Scotland to key destinations across Europe for more than 30 years.”

What promotion is easyJet holidays running for Glasgow customers?

To support the addition, easyJet holidays launched a regional promotion offering £100 off package bookings from Glasgow with the code GLA100, on minimum spends of £1,000 made before 11pm on 3 August 2026. Full details on easyJet’s routes and package holidays can be found at easyjet.com.

As reported by staff of Glasgow Live, easyJet holidays is also running a limited-time promotion where customers can save £100 on their next package holiday from Glasgow with the code GLA100. The promotion is valid on a minimum spend of £1,000 for new bookings made before 11pm on 3 August 2026.

Who attended the event and what role do travel agents play?

As part of the event, travel agents representing Barrhead Travel, Glen Travel, The Good Travel Company, Blixen Travel and Barrhead Franchise Falkirk participated in a customer giveaway. Wilson referred to the role of travel agents in the development of easyJet holidays’ business in Glasgow, highlighting their contribution to the expansion.

Background: How did this development come about?

The expansion follows easyJet’s November 2025 announcement of four new routes from Glasgow for summer 2026, to Pisa, Sharm El Sheikh, Lisbon and Malta, with seats then placed on sale. At that time, easyJet confirmed it would base a seventh aircraft at Glasgow from summer 2026, supporting approximately 400 jobs.

In November 2025, easyJet reported 9% earnings growth in FY25 with a headline profit before tax of £665 million, and outlined plans to base a seventh aircraft at Glasgow from summer 2026, supporting c.400 jobs and expanding its network to 42 routes from the city. The airline’s Scottish network has grown to 17 based aircraft, with 10% of easyJet’s entire international network now touching Scottish airports.

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Prediction: How could this affect travellers and the local economy?

The addition of a seventh aircraft and three new routes is likely to increase choice and connectivity for travellers in Scotland, particularly for leisure customers seeking Mediterranean and Red Sea destinations in peak summer. With more capacity, frequency and package options, Glasgow-based customers may benefit from competitive fares and greater flexibility when booking holidays, while travel agents in the region could see increased demand for bundled deals.

For the local economy, the stated support for 400 direct and indirect jobs suggests a measurable boost to employment in aviation, ground handling, tourism and related services. As easyJet’s UK country manager noted, each additional aircraft generates roles beyond the airline itself, including airport operations and tourism-dependent businesses. If demand for the new routes remains strong, the expansion could encourage further investment in Glasgow Airport’s infrastructure and potentially attract additional carriers or routes, reinforcing Glasgow’s position as a key hub for Scottish air travel.