EasyJet back down after Malaga, not Margate ad campaign backfires
EasyJet has apologised and withdrawn an ad campaign after being
accused of offending residents in a Kent seaside town.
The budget airline faced criticism after a recent poster
suggested "This year, end up in Malaga, not Margate."
Locals in the resort took to Twitter to rally to the town's
defence.
One, calling herself @seasidelandlady, tweeted: "@easyJet you
can keep your cheap trips, and cheap jibes.
An easyJet spokesman confirmed the decision today.
He said: "There was no intended criticism of the town, but of
course, we apologise to any residents of Margate who have been
offended by the campaign.
"easyJet has taken the decision to cease running the ads."
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14/01/13
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