easyJet axe "Malaga not Margate" ads after storm of complaints
BUDGET airline easyJet has apologised for a marketing campaign urging travellers to go to "Malaga not Margate" and withdrawn the advert.
The controversial ad sparked criticism from passengers aboard Southeastern's Margate-London rail service.
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Easyjet have pulled the ads on Southeastern trains
Commuters posted photos of the poster on social media last week and the company have pulled the posters after a stream of complaints.
An easyJet spokesman confirmed the decision today and 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.
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"easyJet has taken the decision to cease running the ads."
Ironically, the rail company has been offering a special £10 return fare to encourage visitors to Margate as part of the Portas Pilot project.
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