IBOV 176,010.90 ▼ 0.36% IPSA 10,947.38 ▼ 0.70% IPC MEX 66,529.27 ▲ 0.85% MERVAL 3,291,246 ▲ 1.92% COLCAP 2,292.03 ▼ 0.29% BVL PERÚ 57,174.37 — — USD/BRL5.08▲ 0.06% USD/MXN17.38▼ 0.29% USD/CLP924.93▼ 0.18% USD/COP3,222▼ 0.42% USD/PEN3.39▼ 0.14% USD/ARS1,476▲ 0.34% USD/UYU40.15▲ 1.04% USD/PYG6,039▲ 1.28% USD/BOB10.65▲ 5.99% USD/DOP58.11▼ 0.33% USD/CRC447.49▲ 0.88% USD/GTQ7.62▲ 2.09% USD/HNL26.73▼ 0.01% USD/NIO36.62▲ 0.31% USD/VES723.93▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD157.46▼ 0.03% USD/TTD6.76▲ 1.32% EUR/BRL5.82▼ 0.61% BRENT 85.25 ▲ 0.61% WTI 79.98 ▲ 0.81% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.39 ▲ 0.90% GOLD 4,062 ▲ 0.02% SILVER 58.06 ▼ 1.21% SOY 1,204 ▼ 0.25% CORN 470.25 ▲ 8.41% WHEAT 679.25 ▲ 7.60% COFFEE 324.50 ▼ 3.77% SUGAR 14.86 ▼ 0.13% ORANGE JUICE 140.45 ▲ 0.14% COTTON 82.13 ▲ 3.18% COCOA 5,917 ▲ 4.54% BEEF 230.33 ▼ 0.48% CATTLE 344.95 ▼ 1.10% LITHIUM 71.06 ▼ 0.73% PETR4 40.59 ▼ 0.17% VALE3 74.51 ▲ 0.68% ITUB4 43.14 ▼ 1.12% BBDC4 18.60 ▼ 0.16% ABEV3 15.57 ▼ 1.52% BBAS3 20.55 ▼ 0.19% B3SA3 15.69 ▲ 2.35% WEGE3 44.26 ▲ 0.14% PRIO3 57.50 ▼ 0.12% SUZB3 41.48 ▲ 0.90% RENT3 40.35 ▼ 0.47% AZZA3 18.66 ▼ 1.01% CSAN3 3.93 ▲ 1.03% RAIZ4 0.29 ▼ 6.45% PCAR3 2.62 ▲ 6.94% GMAT3 3.98 ▲ 0.51% PSSA3 55.22 ▲ 1.71% CVCB3 1.34 ▼ 2.90% POSI3 3.95 ▼ 1.00% SLCE3 13.50 ▼ 2.24% NATU3 8.67 ▲ 1.40% BRKM5 6.41 ▼ 6.15% RANI3 7.98 ▼ 0.37% CSNA3 5.24 ▲ 0.77% CMIN3 5.24 ▲ 2.75% USIM5 8.20 ▼ 0.36% GGBR4 24.20 ▲ 3.77% ENEV3 26.95 ▼ 0.81% CPFE3 46.83 ▼ 0.78% CMIG4 11.15 ▼ 0.45% EQTL3 40.33 ▼ 1.51% LREN3 14.10 ▼ 1.33% VIVT3 35.47 ▼ 0.14% RAIL3 14.07 ▼ 0.42% KLABIN 17.39 ▲ 0.40% RAIA DROGASIL 18.67 ▲ 0.38% RDOR3 36.01 ▼ 0.11% HAPV3 10.99 ▼ 1.79% FLRY3 16.51 ▲ 0.61% SMTO3 15.53 ▼ 3.66% UGPA3 31.10 ▲ 3.29% VBBR3 33.75 ▲ 1.35% BBSE3 40.71 ▲ 0.79% BPAC11 57.04 ▼ 1.57% CURY3 32.73 ▼ 2.56% AERI3 2.02 ▼ 2.42% VIVARA 23.52 ▲ 0.38% COMPASS 25.11 ▼ 0.36% VAMOS 3.12 ▼ 0.95% SANB11 27.00 ▼ 1.24% ASAI3 8.66 — 0.00% SBSP3 29.98 ▼ 1.19% WALMEX 49.61 ▲ 0.69% GMEXICO 200.02 ▲ 0.23% FEMSA 223.27 ▼ 2.64% CEMEX 22.64 ▲ 1.98% GFNORTE 183.98 ▼ 1.19% BIMBO 57.50 ▲ 2.02% TELEVISA 9.56 ▲ 0.74% AMX 22.80 ▼ 0.22% GAP 398.24 ▲ 0.75% ASUR 283.46 ▲ 2.85% OMA 234.61 ▼ 0.17% KOF 176.96 ▼ 1.69% GRUMA 280.76 ▲ 0.49% KIMBER 38.73 ▲ 0.75% SQM-B 66,050 ▼ 2.72% COPEC 6,126 ▼ 1.35% BSANTANDER 78.16 ▼ 0.61% FALABELLA 5,853 ▼ 0.37% ENELAM 84.80 ▼ 1.11% CENCOSUD 2,005 ▼ 1.72% CMPC 1,074 ▼ 2.63% BANCO CHILE 188.88 ▼ 0.33% LATAM AIR 25.40 ▲ 2.01% YPF 78,550 ▲ 1.00% GGAL 8,205 ▲ 3.73% PAMPA 5,240 ▲ 0.19% TXAR 671.00 ▲ 1.36% ALUAR 959.50 ▲ 1.11% TGS 9,750 ▲ 0.41% CEPU 2,344 ▲ 0.73% MIRGOR 16,975 ▲ 1.34% COME 45.63 ▼ 0.26% LOMA NEGRA 3,613 ▲ 2.26% BYMA 304.00 ▲ 1.00% TELECOM ARG 4,315 ▼ 0.40% ECOPETROL 15.98 ▼ 1.11% BANCOLOMBIA 81.55 ▼ 0.67% GRUPO AVAL 5.03 ▲ 1.62% CREDICORP 398.20 ▲ 1.52% SOUTHERN COPPER 181.54 ▼ 0.46% BUENAVENTURA 30.71 ▼ 1.03% MERCADOLIBRE 1,843 ▼ 1.64% NUBANK 13.88 ▼ 0.79% XP 16.87 — 0.00% PAGSEGURO 9.21 ▼ 0.75% STONE 11.28 ▼ 0.18% GLOBANT 31.98 ▲ 3.43% TECNOGLASS 45.67 ▲ 3.26% GAP AIRPORT 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EasyJet Expands to West Africa with Low-Cost Flights to Cape Verde

By · May 8, 2024 · 2 min read

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EasyJet will introduce its first low-cost flights from Portugal to Cape Verde, marking a notable expansion into West Africa starting October 29th.

The inaugural flight will connect Lisbon to the island of Sal, followed by a Porto-Sal route the next day.

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This strategic move demonstrates EasyJet’s growth and forward planning by extending new air routes between Europe and Africa.

EasyJet will initially offer 50,000 tickets for the winter season, later adding another 50,000 for the summer.

Lisbon will host four weekly flights to Sal on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, while Porto will have two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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By addressing the growing demand between these destinations, the airline provides affordable options and improves travel access for passengers exploring new regions at a lower cost.

These new routes represent a crucial step for EasyJet, offering travelers efficient connections between Portugal and Cape Verde.

The region’s rich culture and natural beauty make it an enticing destination. Increased access promises to stimulate tourism and business while positively impacting international travel dynamics.

Cape Verde itself remains a unique destination. Besides the island of Sal’s beautiful beaches and surfing spots, its strategic position off the West African coast is advantageous.

It allows Sal to draw visitors from across Europe, Africa, and beyond.

EasyJet’s low-cost initiative capitalizes on this allure, opening new opportunities for travelers and bolstering the region’s economy through heightened tourism.

The streamlined air travel experience aims to redefine connectivity across the continent, simplifying European-African travel and providing unparalleled value.

By effectively using these new routes, EasyJet leverages the potential for growth in this dynamic region.

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