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EasyJet has shared a range of European breaks that holidaymakers can take over the August Bank Holiday without taking any annual leave.
The airline has unveiled a list of short-haul destinations perfect for a 48-hour getaway, with one-way flights starting at less than £40.
Dubbed the “Bank Holiday Loophole,” the idea involves flying out on Friday evening or Saturday morning, returning before Bank Holiday Monday, and still having the day to rest before work resumes.
EasyJet's 48-hour weekend breaks
Tony Hopkins, trading and development director at easyJet holidays, said: "More people are looking to make the most of Bank Holiday weekends, and it’s easy to see why.
"A short break offers the chance to switch off, explore somewhere new and enjoy great value, all without using a single day’s annual leave."
The concept is designed for those who work a traditional Monday-to-Friday schedule and want to maximise their time off.
Destinations on easyJet’s list include Mallorca, Malaga, and Alicante.
The airline said it will operate more than 800,000 seats from the UK during the Bank Holiday weekend, a 6% increase compared to last year.
Included in this expanded offering are 56 more destinations, including new routes to Preveza in Greece, Reus in Spain, and Ljubljana in Slovenia.
Amsterdam and Paris are said to be among the most popular choices for shorter weekend trips.
One-way fares begin at £31.99, with a flight from Liverpool to Mallorca.
Other options include Manchester to Malaga from £39.99, Birmingham to Gran Canaria from £44.99, and London Luton to Faro from £47.99.
Travelers are reminded that these prices are for outbound flights only.
They will need to book and pay for a suitable return flight, along with arranging accommodation, transfers, and spending money.
EasyJet’s Bank Holiday flight deals (one-way):
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Liverpool to Mallorca – from £31.99, approximately two hours 30 minutes.
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Belfast International to Alicante – from £49.49, approximately two hours 55 minutes.
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Belfast International to Mallorca – from £53.99, approximately two hours 40 minutes.
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Birmingham to Gran Canaria – from £44.99, approximately four hours 25 minutes.
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Bristol to Nice – from £55.99, approximately two hours 10 minutes.
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Edinburgh to Rhodes – from £53.99, approximately four hours 35 minutes.
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London Gatwick to Antalya – from £51.99, approximately four hours 20 minutes.
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Liverpool to Amsterdam – from £51.99, approximately one hour 20 minutes.
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London Luton to Faro – from £47.99, approximately two hours 55 minutes.
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Manchester to Malaga – from £39.99, approximately three hours five minutes.
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Manchester to Geneva – from £52.99, approximately one hour 50 minutes.
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London Southend to Alicante – from £35.49, approximately two hours 35 minutes.
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Southampton to Barcelona – from £60.99, approximately one hour 55 minutes.
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Belfast City to Edinburgh – from £35.99, approximately 50 minutes.
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The offer is ideal for those looking to take advantage of the long weekend without dipping into their annual leave.
Travellers are advised to ensure a return flight is available before booking their outbound journey.
Will you be taking a trip over the August Bank Holiday? Let us know in the comments.