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EasyJet launches Big Orange Sale with flights for £14.49 if you’re quick to book

CHRISTMAS and New Year’s sales are starting to emerge and this means you could grab some bargain flights.

EasyJet has already launched its Big Orange Sale with up to 20 percent off flights departing between January 5 and December 13, 2026.

EasyJet has launched its Big Orange Sale with up to 20 per cent off flightsCredit: Alamy

If you grab a bargain today, it could even make the ideal last-minute Christmas gift.

You can book discounted fares for as little as £14.49 from now until February 3, 2026.

Destinations include some of the budget airline’s newest routes, such as Tbilisi in Georgia and the Scandinavian Mountains in Sweden.

Alternatively, if you wanted to head off on a ski trip you could fly to top ski destinations in Europe, such as Grenoble in France, Geneva in Switzerland and Innsbruck in Austria.

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Perhaps cold holidays aren’t your thing? Then why not head off to some winter sun spots including Enfidha in Tunisia, Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt and Marrakech in Morocco.

Specific flights include London Gatwick to Palma, in Majorca, from £18.99.

As the capital of the Balearic Islands, Palma is known for its Gothic Cathedral, historic Old Town and of course, pretty beaches.

Or if you fancy relaxing, head to Palma Beach, which is just a short distance from the city centre and boasts turquoise waters, soft sand and a number of nearby restaurants.

If you live near Bristol, you could head to Bordeaux in France for just £14.49.

Known as the wine capital of France, Bordeaux is home to the UNESCO World Heritage ‘Port of the Moon’ with 18th century architecture.

Destinations include Bordeaux, France, which you could fly to from Bristol Airport for £14.49Credit: Alamy

Across Bordeaux, you will find around 6,000 wineries, producing mostly red wine.

If you happen to live in or near Birmingham, for £17.99 you could head to one of the major fashion capitals of the world – Milan, Italy.

While in the city, Duomo di Milano (Milan Cathedral) is also worth visiting; it has Gothic features and you can climb the roof for panoramic views of the city.

From Manchester you could head to Madrid from £21.49 per person.

The capital of Spain is home to many sites to explore that are ideal for history lovers, such as the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor and Retiro Park.

There are also several museums, such as the Prado Museum – the main Spanish national art museum – and Reina Sofia Museum home to a collection of 20th-century art.

If you live in or near Birmingham, you could fly to Milan in Italy for £17.99Credit: Alamy

And if you fancy a holiday package, easyJet is also offering up to £400 off of all easyJet holidays.

For this discount to apply you have to spend a minimum of £4,000 though.

Or you could get £300 off of a £3,000 spend, £150 off of a £1,500 spend, £100 off an £800 spend and £50 off a £500 spend with the code ‘BIGSALE’.

You will need to book before 11pm on March 3, 2026, and then travel between now and October 31, 2027.

All easyJet holiday packages include flights and a hotel, with 23kg luggage per person and transfers if booking a beach holiday.

Or perhaps you fancy a beach break? You could head to Palma, Majorca from London Gatwick for £18.99Credit: PA

Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK country manager, said: “By launching our Big Orange Sale today, customers can take advantage of our great value fares and make plans for a well-deserved break to look forward to in 2026.

“With over 45 new routes from the UK available for next year, customers can choose from flights and package holidays to up to 140 destinations across Europe and beyond, whether that’s to return to their top holiday hotspot, or discover somewhere new.

“We look forward to welcoming millions of customers onboard in 2026 and we remain focused on providing them with low-cost travel, flying them where they want to go, and always aiming to make the travel experience easy.”

In other aviation news, there are six new holiday destinations getting Wizz Air flights – and one is a UK-first.

Plus, seven short-haul destinations perfect for a January holiday with flights from £14.99.

The sale is running until February 3, 2026Credit: Alamy

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The mega pass deal that lets you visit over 20 attractions all year round

IF you want to make 2026 the year of family-friendly days out from theme parks to aquariums, castles and waxwork museums – take advantage of the Merlin Black Friday Sale.

You can save up to £60 on an annual pass that will allow you entry to around 20 attractions across the country – but the offer ends very soon.

The Merlin annual pass allows entry into theme parks- like Alton TowersCredit: Alamy
For the little ones, head to Cbeebies Land also in Alton Towers

Until December 21, you can get £60 off a Merlin Essential yearly pass, costing just £79 rather than £139.

With this, you can enter over 20 top attractions for 339 days out of the year.

Some of the attractions include Alton Towers which is perfect for families who love rollercoasters, or those wanting to try out the Bluey ride in its CBeebies Land.

The pass also allows entry to Chessington World of Adventures, which has a new PAW-Patrol themed land, and Legoland Windsor Resort.

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Over at Thorpe Park, thrill-seekers can try out the UK’s tallest rollercoaster Hyperia which is 236ft high and 81mph.

It’s not all rollercoasters and rides though, as those who want a more relaxed day can delve into history at Warwick Castle.

In London, step onto the red carpet at Madame Tussauds or go back in time to explore the capital’s scary past in London Dungeon.

For foodies, in Birmingham there’s Cadbury World families can uncover the story of Cadbury chocolate – and get to taste some too.

Jordan Middleton, Head of Merlin Annual Pass, commented on the sale: “Just in time for the festive season, our Black Friday Magic Sale has great savings of up to £60.

“With offers starting at just £79 – which is equal to just £1.52 per week – Merlin Annual Pass is the gift for those who you have no idea what to buy.”

Other attractions included in the pass are the London Eye and London DungeonCredit: Alamy
There’s also Warwick Castle for history buffsCredit: Alamy

There are two other pass options.

One is the Gold Pass which is also in the Black Friday sale for £199 rather than £239 – a saving of £40.

This has extra benefits including free parking, up to 20 per cent discount on food, drinks and retail, up to 20 per cent off short breaks at themed Resort hotels.

And there’s discounted entry for family and friends and less restricted access to the attractions.

The Platinum annual pass remains at £299 per person per year with all the perks of the Gold Pass, along with guaranteed entry all year round with no restrictions.

Platinum Passholders will also receive free Fastrack Resort Theme Parks and free tickets for family and friends, with no restrictions throughout the year.

All attractions included in the Merlin yearly passes…

Alton Towers Resort

Chessington World of Adventures Resort

Legoland Windsor Resort

London Eye

Thorpe Park

Sea LIFE – London, Birmingham, Manchester, Blackpool, Brighton, Weymouth, Great Yarmouth, Hunstanton, Scarborough, Loch Lomond

Warwick Castle

Madame Tussauds, London

Shrek’s Adventure! London

Legoland Discovery Centre, Birmingham & Manchester

London Dungeon

York Dungeon

Edinburgh Dungeon

Cadbury World

Plus, check out inside the Alton Towers’ new Bluey-themed hotel room – where the theme tune plays as you enter.

And here’s more on the UK’s ‘best’ castle with live jousting tournaments, Zog playground and brand-new medieval-themed hotel.

Merlin passes allow entry into theme parks and other attractions across the UKCredit: Alamy

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