Amsterdam flights with easyJet take off at Southampton Airport

• Seventh easyJet route starts at Southampton Airport with twice-weekly service to Amsterdam

• Service will depart on Mondays and Fridays, perfect for that winter city break getaway

• Becomes the carrier's seventh route from Southampton, adding to its popular services to Belfast and Glasgow in the UK, Geneva in Switzerland, Alicante and Palma de Mallorca in Spain and Faro, Portugal

easyJet has commenced flights between Southampton and Amsterdam.

The airline started operations yesterday, (28^th October) between the two cities with departures occurring on Mondays and Fridays, ideal for those seeking a winter city break getaway to one of Europe's most popular destinations.

Flights are available to book from today at easyJet.com and via the mobile app starting from £23.99*

Ali Gayward, easyJet's UK Country Manager, said: "Our fantastic new service from Southampton to Amsterdam will provide our customers in the South of England with even more options to discover one of Europe's most popular cities this winter and we can't wait to welcome them onboard."

Gavin Williams, Managing Director of Southampton Airport, said: "We are delighted easyJet saw to expand it's offering at Southampton Airport and it was great to see the service to Amsterdam start flying.

"This flight will provide passengers with more travel options and reaffirms our commitment to improving regional connectivity for the Central South.

The latest announcement by easyJet follows on from its recent news that it will extend its popular Alicante service into the winter season, offering a year-round product to one of Europe's most popular winter sun leisure spots.

easyJet's new route to Amsterdam, along with its other popular routes from Southampton, can be booked direct now via its app or online at www.easyJet.com