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EasyJet boosts links to Morocco including Newcastle-Marrakech


EasyJet is adding more services to Morocco for winter 2026-27 by introducing a base in Marrakech. Newcastle will be among six


new routes to Marrakech, while Birmingham gains a link to Agadir. The three-aircraft base at


Marrakech is part of the carrier’s partnership with the Moroccan National Tourist Office, signed last autumn. EasyJet holidays offers a


three-night B&B break at Diwane Marrakech for £176, flying from Newcastle on November 21. A seven-night all-inclusive


holiday at Valeria Dar Atlas Resort in Marrakech costs £484, departing from Newcastle on November 17. easyjet.com


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Jet2 expands capacity to Paris with three new routes for 2027


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Jet2.com has added routes from East Midlands, Stansted and Manchester to Paris for summer 2027. The carrier will operate to the French capital


between March and October 2027 with twice-weekly flights from East Midlands, and four a week from both Stansted and Manchester. The expansion means Jet2 will fly to Paris from four


UK airports in summer 2027, with 14 flights a week. As well as the new services to Paris, year-round flights


are on sale from Leeds Bradford Airport, with four flights a week, on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. In total, more than 150,000 seats are now on sale


to the French capital for next summer, representing an increase of more than 300% compared with this summer. A three-night room-only trip with Jet2CityBreaks,


Travelsphere and Just You’s contact centre hours extended


Escorted touring brands Travelsphere and Just You have extended the opening hours for their joint contact centre. The centre is now permanently open for seven days a week, with new Sunday hours from 10am-4pm. The G Touring sister brands said the change follows a trial period during this year’s peaks and “direct feedback” from travel agents. travelsphere.co.uk justyou.co.uk


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staying at the Best Western Hotel in Paris, costs £519 per person based on two adults sharing and flying from East Midlands on May 14, 2027. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays chief executive Steve


Heapy said: “We are seeing continued demand for flights and holidays to Paris. We know the new routes will be popular with customers and independent agents.” Elsewhere in France, Jet2 has brought forward the


start of its 2027 season from Manchester to Nice. The airline has added services from March 15 in


response to demand from the business community looking to attend a conference (March 15-19) in Cannes, which is 15 miles from Nice. The extra flights between March 15-22 mean


holidaymakers in the Manchester catchment area can also fly direct to the French Riviera earlier. trade.jet2holidays.com


Grand UK Holidays unwraps festive programme for 2026


Mature travel specialist Grand UK Holidays has put its 2026 festive programme on sale. It features Christmas market trips to cities including Bath, York and Winchester plus Christmas breaks in destinations such as Liverpool, Torquay, Widnes, Llandudno and Eastbourne. grandukholidays.com/agent-login


Brand USA invites agents to apply for Global Ambassador scheme


Brand USA is inviting British and Irish agents to join its expanding Global Ambassador programme. Accepted applicants can share their knowledge with peers and access invitations to events, VIP networking and training. Agents can apply by submitting a written or video entry, outlining their passion for the US and travel trade contribution. ambassador-application-five.vercel.app


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