Tunisian tour operator launches Newcastle route

Tour operator, Just Sunshine, has launched its first flight from Newcastle International Airport to Enfidha in Tunisia.

The charter operator will run a weekly service to the popular destination this summer using a Syphax Airlines A320.

Just Sunshine is part of the El Mouradi Group which is one of the largest corporations in Tunisia employing over 15,500 people. Just Sunshine is the largest Independent tour operator from the UK to Tunisia.

Tony Blakey, National Sales Manager for Just Sunshine was on hand to meet the passengers on its inaugural flight.

He said: “It was a pleasure to watch our first flight to Tunisia depart from Newcastle International. The service has been extremely popular with North East holidaymakers with the first few flights selling out very quickly. We’re looking forward to a very busy summer season.”

Laura Halliday, Aviation Sales Executive at Newcastle International, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Just Sunshine to Newcastle. The service is expected to be very popular this summer as thousands of passengers jet to Tunisia to experience this exciting holiday destination.”