• Sangria, Kebab and Affogato are among the Sausage Roll dipping sauces created to mark the opening

  • Available for free in Newcastle City Centre, on a limited-edition easyJet trolley service, the weird and wonderful flavours are inspired by new easyJet holiday destinations

  • Travellers on all international easyJet flights from Newcastle today will be treated to the much-loved Geordie pastry and destination dipping sauces

  • easyJet’s newest UK base at Newcastle Airport is supporting c.1200 jobs and 14 new routes creating greater connectivity and great value choice for customers in the North East

Monday 23 March 2026: To celebrate the opening of their new base at Newcastle, easyJet and easyJet holidays have teamed up with Geordie institution Greggs to take sausage rolls to the air as they launch limited-edition Sausage Roll dipping sauces.

The weird and wonderful flavours, inspired by new easyJet holiday destinations include a spin on the French classic Tarte Tatin, an original twist on the much-loved Spanish Sangria as well as a Kebab-inspired flavour that delivers a taste of Turkey.

easyJet cabin crew have already been turning heads, serving up a taste of their new destinations at some of North East’s most famous landmarks including the Tyne Bridge, St James’ Park and the Angel of the North.

Travellers flying from Newcastle Airport with the airline today will be treated to the much-loved Geordie pastry and destination-inspired dipping sauces for free, to enjoy onboard all of easyJet’s international flights.

And, throughout the week*, Geordies have a chance to get their hands on the free limited-edition dipping sauces with a special easyJet cabin crew service landing in Newcastle city centre.

The new range of easyJet and easyJet holidays Destination Dips include:

  • Indulge in Italy with Silky Affogato – Intense deep roasted coffee, decadent cocoa, and aromatic vanilla bean. A classic Italian treat.

  • Fly away to France with tangy tarte tatin – The comforting taste of caramelised apple and warm cinnamon, with a delicate hint of thyme. A sophisticated patisserie classic.

  • Transported to Tunisia with spicy harissa ketchup – Vibrant and exotic, this sweet-and-spicy ketchup blends rich tomato, sweet date, and tangy pomegranate.

  • Soar off to Spain with snappy sangria – Bursting with red wine, zesty orange, and tangy cranberry. All the vibrant spirit of Spanish Sangria.

  • Take off to Turkey with saucy kebab – Aromatic and authentic, featuring zesty lemon, tangy vinegar, and smoky paprika. A total Turkish delight.

The new base at Newcastle Airport will be home to three easyJet aircraft, supporting around 1,200 jobs, including 140 direct roles for pilots and cabin crew.

The airline is now offering 86 flights per week to 22 leisure destinations across Europe and North Africa - a 85% increase vs. last summer, including new routes taking off from today to Antalya, Corfu, Dalaman, Enfidha, Faro, Lisbon, Malta, Nice, Prague, Reus, Rhodes, Rome, Sharm-El-Sheikh, and Tenerife.

Newcastle is easyJet’s 11th UK base opening, following the launch of London Southend Airport last year and Birmingham in 2024, as the airline continues its trajectory of UK regional growth and offering more direct connectivity and choice for customers in the UK.

The new base provides over 800,000 seats for holidays customers to choose from when planning their getaway for this summer, with packages including flights and hotel, as well as 23kg luggage and transfers on beach breaks.

Garry Wilson, easyJet holidays CEO said:

“We’re thrilled to be launching a new base in Newcastle, driven by the strong demand for our flights and package holidays in the region. This is a major milestone for us, so partnering with Greggs, a true Geordie icon and one of the city’s most famous exports, felt like the perfect way to celebrate our arrival.

“Offering sausage rolls onboard and out in the streets is our way of thanking the North East as we continue to make travel from their local airport easy and affordable.”

Nick Jones, Newcastle Airport CEO said:

“The launch of easyJet’s new base marks a major milestone for Newcastle Airport and the wider North East region, and we’re delighted to celebrate the occasion in partnership with Greggs.

“With flights now operating to 22 destinations, including direct services to Nice and Lisbon, the base provides even more choice for passengers, with over 800,000 seats available this summer. It also delivers substantial economic benefits through the creation of high‑quality jobs and will attract more inbound visitors to the region.

“easyJet’s investment is a huge vote of confidence in the Airport and the North East and it will play a vital role in helping us meet the growing demand for flights and package holidays as we prepare for our busiest year on record, with six million passengers expected.”

Hannah Squirrell, Customer Director at Greggs, said:

“As a business born and bred in the North East, we’re excited to be partnering with easyJet to mark the launch of their new base in Newcastle. This is a fantastic opportunity for the local community, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a Sausage Roll!”

easyJet serves 22 UK airports, offering more than 650 routes to nearly 140 destinations from the UK to Europe and beyond. To discover more about easyJet’s UK network and to book, visit easyJet.com

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Notes to editors

* Free sausage rolls and Destination Dips will be available from Monday 23rd – Wednesday 25th in Newcastle City Centre via an easyJet cabin trolley

About easyJet

easyJet is one of Europe’s largest airlines offering a unique and winning combination of the best route network connecting Europe's primary airports with great value fares and friendly service.

easyJet flies on more of Europe’s most popular routes than any other airline and carried 100 million passengers in 2025. The airline has over 350 aircraft flying on over 1,200 routes to more than 160 airports across 35 countries. Over 300 million Europeans live within one hour's drive of an easyJet airport.

easyJet aims to be a good corporate citizen, employing people on local contracts in nine countries across Europe in full compliance with national laws and recognising their trade unions. The airline supports several local charities and has a corporate partnership with UNICEF which has raised over £17m for the most vulnerable children since it was established in 2012.

In 2022, easyJet published its roadmap to net zero by 2050. The roadmap, which also features a combination of fleet renewal, operational efficiencies, airspace modernisation, Sustainable Aviation Fuel and carbon removal technology, has set an ambitious interim carbon emissions intensity reduction target of 35% by 2035, validated by the Science-based targets initiative (SBTi). The airline’s ultimate aim is to fully transition its fleet to zero carbon emission technology, which it will achieve through a number of strategic partnerships including with Airbus, Rolls-Royce and GKN Aerospace Solutions. Since 2000, the airline has successfully reduced its carbon emissions per passenger, per kilometre by one-third and is the number 1 ESG rated airline in Europe by Sustainalytics, MSCI and CDP.

Innovation is in easyJet’s DNA – since launching over 30 years ago, easyJet changed the way people fly to the present day where the airline leads the industry in digital and operational innovations to make travel more easy and affordable for its passengers.

In 2023 easyJet was named by TIME as one of the World’s Best Companies and a Leader in Diversity 2024 by The Financial Times

About easyJet Holidays:

easyJet holidays, launched in 2019, is a leading package holiday provider operating from the UK, Switzerland, Germany, and France.

In 2025, it took over 3.1 million customers on holiday, providing great value beach and city breaks to more than 10,000 hotels across 100+ destinations in Europe and North Africa. It offers a wide range of holiday types, including its market-leading Luxury Collection with handpicked 5* hotels and expertly curated packages.

ATOL-protected holidays can be booked via its website or 7,000+ travel agents, starting from a £60 deposit per person and including flights, accommodation, 23kg luggage, and transfers on beach breaks. easyJet holidays is ABTA member and offers Ultimate Flexibility with booking changes, a refund guarantee, and Best Price Guarantee.

Crowned Champions of Sustainability, easyJet holidays’ ‘Holiday Better’ strategy focuses on making more sustainable holidays mainstream, minimising tourism impacts, and embedding sustainability in its business. It partners with UN Tourism to develop an ESG framework for tourism, creating tools to measure industry impact on people, planet, and prosperity.

easyJet holidays was also named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

About Newcastle Airport

Newcastle Airport is a public private partnership. Seven local authorities own 51% of the Airport company; Durham County Council, Gateshead MB Council, Newcastle City Council, Northumberland Council, North Tyneside Council, South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council. 49% is owned by InfraBridge, an infrastructure manager.

Newcastle is a multi-award winning Airport which provides vital connectivity for the North East region to the world and is on track to welcome a record-breaking six million passengers in 2026.

The Airport contributes more than £1bn in GVA annually to the regional economy and around 3,500 people are employed on its site. More than 17,000 jobs are also supported through its supply chain.

The Airport is committed to becoming Net Zero by 2035 and has been recognised as a 'sustainability sector leader'.

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