**easyJet Expands Bordeaux Network with Naples Route** easyJet, already the leading carrier at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, has announced a new direct service to Naples-Capodichino, launching on December 4, 2026. This will be the airline's 48th route from Bordeaux, reinforcing its dominant position at the regional airport. The route will operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays, with flight timings clearly designed for short breaks and weekend getaways. According to airport data, outbound flights from Bordeaux depart Monday at 20:10 (arriving Naples 22:20) and Friday at 09:50 (arriving 12:00). Return flights leave Naples Monday at 17:15 (arriving Bordeaux 19:40) and Friday at 06:55 (arriving 09:20). Tickets are already on sale, with an introductory one-way fare of €35 including taxes and fees (as of May 6, 2026), excluding baggage supplements. easyJet holidays packages are also available, bundling flights, 23 kg checked baggage, accommodation, and transfers with flexible modification and cancellation options. **Strategic Context: easyJet's Bordeaux Growth** This expansion comes as easyJet consolidates its leadership at Bordeaux, having transported over 2.3 million passengers in 2024 and capturing approximately 41% of seat and passenger market share. The airline has benefited significantly from Ryanair's withdrawal from Bordeaux, which saw the cancellation of about 40 routes. This repositioning has allowed easyJet to fill the gap, particularly in the European leisure segment. Reginald Otten, Deputy Director of easyJet France, emphasized the carrier's regional commitment: "As the number one airline in Bordeaux, we are dedicated to regularly developing our offer to best meet the expectations of the Gironde region. Naples is a particularly popular destination, offering much in both winter and summer — an affordable getaway with packages including flight, hotel, and transport via easyJet holidays." **Naples: Gateway to Campania for South-West France** For passengers from Nouvelle-Aquitaine, this new route provides direct access to one of Italy's most vibrant metropolitan areas. Naples boasts a UNESCO-listed historic center, world-renowned cuisine (especially Neapolitan pizza), and year-round cultural activity. The flight also serves as a gateway to iconic Campanian attractions such as Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, the Amalfi Coast, and Capri. With Monday evening and Friday morning departures, the schedule suits both long weekends and week-long stays — a classic low-cost model for city-break and beach markets. **Broader Network Implications** The simultaneous launch of new Naples routes from other European airports, such as Liverpool from August 3, 2026, indicates that Campania is a strategic growth axis for the easyJet group's flight and holiday business. This announcement continues easyJet's long-term strategy of strengthening its regional French presence, with Bordeaux serving as one of its key bases in the country, alongside dense networks to Spain, Morocco, the UK, Italy, and Central Europe.