Easyjet News
easyJet launches inclusive fare to woo corporate bookers
Low-cost airline easyJet is launching an inclusive fare for corporate passengers and travel bookers looking for easy, one-step transactions. The fare combines services important to corporate bookers, such as a bag and seat selection, with easyJet’s low fares.
easyJet takes off for Jersey from Gatwick
easyJet has confirmed it is increasing its services to Jersey with the introduction of year-round flights from London Gatwick Airport. From March 30th 2014 easyJet will operate three flights per day, seven days a week offering the choice of a morning, afternoon and evening departure each way.
easyJet launches Inspire Me app to European travellers
easyJet is now providing travellers either on a budget or in need of last minute holiday inspiration, access to easyJet’s popular and innovative ‘Inspire Me’ tool through a dedicated iPad application. The simple and free, map-based app enables customers to enter their preferred holiday type, budget and departure point to generate a list of perfectly matched holiday destinations and recommended flights across the network.
easyJet welcomes new lightweight Airbus A320
easyJet has taken delivery of an efficient new Airbus A320 plane. The design of the plane helps to improve fuel efficiency as it is the first in easyJet’s fleet with aerodynamic sharklets.
easyJet inks deal with family run bakers
Family run bakers ‘Shortbread House of Edinburgh’ are taking their shortbread to new heights after winning a contract to sell the traditional biscuit onboard easyJet flights.
Simmons steps down at easyJet
UK director Paul Simmons is set to leave low-cost carrier easyJet after seven years with the organisation. Simmons joined the Luton based-carrier in June 2006 and during and has been responsible for overseeing the commercial roll-out of many new initiatives.
easyJet unveils new look for cabin crew
Low cost carrier easyJet have unveiled a stylish new attire for its cabin crew which was designed by designer Jeff Banks and his team of corporate wear specialists.
easyJet plans Liverpool Airport expansion
easyJet and Liverpool John Lennon Airport have confirmed the signing of a new nine year agreement that will see the continued expansion of the low-cost carrier from the location. easyJet have also announced the addition of a new destination from JLA, with flights to Larnaca Airport in Cyprus starting this winter.
easyjet launches new service to Newquay
easyJet has launched its first ever flight to Newquay Cornwall Airport with a Cornish pilot at the helm. Flights from London Southend will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
easyJet launches flights to Santiago de Compostela
easyJet has celebrated the launch of its first flight from London Gatwick to Santiago de Compostela, the capital city of the Galicia region in western Spain. The thrice weekly, year round flights are expected to be very popular with British holidaymakers looking for a city full of breathtaking historical monuments steeped in tradition and spiritual heritage.
easyJet signs with Airbus for 135 new planes
Low-cost airline easyJet has agreed to buy 135 new planes from European manufacturer Airbus in a deal worth approximately £10 billion. The deal will see easyJet take 35 current-generation A320 aircraft and 100 new-generation A320neo jets, with options for a further 100.
easyJet seeks to double passenger numbers at Stansted
easyJet and the new owners of London Stansted, Manchester Airport Group have announced a new long-term growth framework deal to enable the airline to more than double its passenger numbers at the airport. Both parties hope to see the number of passengers fly with easyJet from the airport increase from a current 2.8 million to six million a year over the next five years.