SOUTHEND Airport is set to celebrate as another new holiday destination is re-launched this week.

Budget airline easyJet confirmed earlier this year that it would relaunch the route from the south Essex airport to Geneva, Switzerland.

The route, which last operated in 2020, re-launched officially on Saturday, but the airport will be celebrating the return on Wednesday with a special livestream from Spotter Dedicated TV (SDTV.

EasyJet is operating three flights per week to Geneva from Saturday, December 16, with flights departing on Wednesdays and Saturdays and fares starting from £22.99.

Announcing the return this year, Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK country manager, said: "We are really pleased to be launching another route from London Southend to Geneva this winter, which will be popular with those hitting the slopes on winter ski holidays, exploring the mountains, but also as a global hub, it will appeal to those travelling for business too.

"We now offer more choice and great value for customers travelling with us by further expanding our services at Southend.

“We are delighted to be serving our customers a wider range of destinations this winter, all with low fares and the warm welcome our crew are famous for."

SDTV's livestreams at Southend Airport often see thousands of viewers tuning in, with more than 8,000 people viewing an exclusive livestream as the long-awaited flights to Alicante were re-launched in October.