Aer Lingus hints at Gatwick expansion

Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus has alluded to a grand expansion of its services at Gatwick airport.

The carrier has promised new routes, which are due to be announced "imminently". Meanwhile, the first stage of development at the airport has been completed and two of its eight European routes have begun operating.

An expansion of services at Gatwick will see Aer Lingus hosting new routes to Malaga, Knock, Vienna, Nice, Munich, Faro and Zurich.

Corporate affairs director Enda Corneille said: "With over 270,000 seats sold since tickets went on sale earlier this year, we're feeling very confident, despite the current economic downturn.

"So much so, that we're already planning to launch more new routes within the next few months.

"Customers are clearly trying us out. Our promise of a ‘cheap and cheerful' not ‘cheap and nasty' experience is obviously appealing to the masses.

"We are confident that, once people fly with us, they'll keep coming back as we continue to offer customers fantastic prices, at convenient times, with a superior travelling experience that sets us apart from our rivals."

Corneille added: "The message is, we've got big plans for Gatwick, so watch this space."