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easyJet to outsource onboard retail to dnata
dnata has been appointed to manage inflight retail services at easyJet across the airline’s network. The contract marks a significant milestone for dnata’s growing catering and retail business.
Sky Express to offer Greek connections to easyJet customers
The move will allow customers to connect via Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu, Zakynthos, Preveza, Kefalonia, Rhodes, Larnaca, Chania, Heraklion and Thessaloniki to over 20 new Greek destinations.
easyJet celebrates two decades at Gatwick
The start of the carrier’s operation, with a single Gatwick-based aircraft and locally employed crew, began with just a handful of routes – the first being Barcelona on February 1st, 2002.
easyJet launches pilot recruitment drive
For the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, easyJet is re-opening its pilot training programme. The airline is recruiting over 1,000 new pilots over the next five-years.
easyJet narrows losses but remains in the red
Total group revenue for the quarter ending in December increased to £805 million, up from £165 million during the same quarter last year. Net losses totalled £213 million for the period.
easyJet welcomes UK skiers back to European slopes
In the hours following the new France will reopen to UK travellers, the airline saw a 600 per cent lift in UK bookings to popular French ski destinations for the remainder of the winter season.
easyJet to offer holiday flights from Southend Airport
easyJet will once again offer flights from London Southend for next summer to Malaga in Spain and Palma de Majorca in the Balearic Islands.
easyJet signs extensive Virgin Atlantic partnership
easyJet and Virgin Atlantic have announced customers flying with the low-cost carrier can connect to long-haul flights at Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast airports.
easyJet remains in red for financial 2021
easyJet has recorded a loss before tax of £1.1 billion for the year to September as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the aviation sector.
Sustainable aviation fuel used for first time at Gatwick Airport
With the first one departing earlier, a total of 42 easyJet flights operating from Gatwick Airport are to be powered by a 30 per cent Neste My Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend.
easyJet to open first lounge at Gatwick airport
easyJet has announced it will open the doors to its first airport lounge. In collaboration with No. 1 Lounges, the carrier will launch the facility in the north terminal at London Gatwick Airport.
easyJet records surge in demand following loosening of restrictions
Flight bookings for the late summer season increased significantly, with beach resorts among top destinations for this autumn and travel in October proving most popular.