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A popular airline has launched two new routes from Newcastle Airport. Jet2 will now operate flights to Budapest in Hungary and Marrakech in Morocco.

The airline's first flight from Newcastle to Budapest departed the runway on Thursday (October 9) and their first flight from Newcastle to Marrakech took off on Friday (October 10). There has been strong customer demand for both destinations.

To celebrate the launch of the new routes, passengers were surprised with complimentary drinks, sweet treats and city guides at the boarding gates. The areas were also decorated with balloons and artwork featuring iconic landmarks from both destinations.

The service to Budapest will operate every Thursday and Sunday and the flights to Marrakech are scheduled every Tuesday and Friday. Leon McQuaid, Director of Aviation Development at Newcastle Airport, said: "We are delighted that Jet2.com has further strengthened its commitment to Newcastle Airport with the launch of new routes to Budapest and Marrakech.

"These new services provide our passengers with even more choice and reflect the growing demand for connectivity from the North East to destinations across the world. It was fantastic to celebrate the first flights with Jet2.com and our passengers, and we are confident both destinations will be hugely popular."

A Jet2.com spokesperson added: "Since going on sale with these new routes to Marrakech and Budapest from Newcastle Airport, we have experienced a phenomenal reaction with customers jumping at the chance to book our award-winning flights and holidays.

"We are very excited to be giving holidaymakers in the region even more choice, as well as the opportunity to explore these incredible destinations. It is fantastic to be waving off our first flights, and we have no doubt they will be in high demand."

Jet2 launch new routes to Budapest and Marrakech from Newcastle Airport | Chronicle Live