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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

EasyJet Reports 34% Increase in Annual Profits Amid Record Summer Demand

EasyJet achieved a pre-tax profit of £610 million for the year ending September 2024, marking a 34% increase compared to the previous year. This surge, attributed to high demand for package holidays and effective strategic initiatives, positions the airline for significant growth as leadership transition looms in January.

2024-11-27T00:54:45.204152-08:00

Breitflyte

easyJet Debuts Lightweight Paint Reducing Fuel and Emissions

2025-01-03T03:21:12.755540-08:00

Reuters

Spain Fines Budget Airlines €179M for 'Abusive Practices'

2024-11-22T02:59:57.343564-08:00

Breitflyte

British Airways and easyJet Announce New Routes to Tbilisi from London for 2025

2024-09-18T05:43:50.217595-07:00

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Investigation Reveals Workload and Confirmation Bias in EasyJet A320 Incident An investigation into an EasyJet Airbus A320 incident at Toulouse attributes a wrong-intersection take-off to the high workload and confirmation bias of the crew. The arrival delay and resulting operational pressure contributed to the crew's limited attention capacity, heightening safety concerns.

2025-04-11T06:06:56.909737-07:00

Investigation Reveals Workload and Confirmation Bias in EasyJet A320 Incident

Aviation Source

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Easter Strikes at Key UK Airports Disrupt Passenger Services Strikes at Heathrow and Gatwick airports have caused significant disruptions, affecting hundreds of flights and passengers, especially disabled travelers needing special assistance. EasyJet flight attendants' walkouts further complicate the travel chaos across Europe this Easter weekend, highlighting tensions over pay and working conditions.

2025-04-09T17:40:23.950062-07:00

Easter Strikes at Key UK Airports Disrupt Passenger Services

Aviation Week

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EasyJet Expands UK Operations with New Base at London Southend EasyJet has established its 10th UK base at London Southend Airport, targeting growth through smaller regional airports. This strategic move comes as the airline seeks to leverage opportunities amid capacity constraints at larger hubs.

2025-03-31T12:15:01.681086-07:00

EasyJet Expands UK Operations with New Base at London Southend

Reuters

Ryanair and EasyJet Boost Flights Following Heathrow Closure Following an unexpected shutdown of Heathrow Airport, both Ryanair and EasyJet have increased flight capacities at other UK airports. This move aims to accommodate passengers disrupted by the closure and provide alternative travel options, despite neither airline operating directly from Heathrow.

2025-03-21T03:47:51.927734-07:00

Ryanair and EasyJet Boost Flights Following Heathrow Closure

CNN

EasyJet Pilot Suspended Following Near-Miss Incident EasyJet is investigating a recent incident where a pilot flew within 770ft of a mountain on a Manchester to Hurghada flight. The pilot self-reported the event, prompting the airline to suspend him as safety protocols are reassessed.

2025-03-12T06:39:33.202426-07:00

EasyJet Pilot Suspended Following Near-Miss Incident

greenairnews.com

New Spark and Norsk to Produce Low-Cost Synthetic Aviation Fuels New Spark and Norsk are collaborating to establish plants focused on manufacturing synthetic aviation fuel (e-SAF) utilizing low-cost renewable energy. These efforts aim to harness green hydrogen combined with captured CO2, promising a sustainable alternative to traditional aviation fuels.

2025-02-18T10:54:40.758022-08:00

New Spark and Norsk to Produce Low-Cost Synthetic Aviation Fuels

AeroTime

EasyJet A320 Diverts to Athens After Pilot Medical Emergency An EasyJet Airbus A320 en route from Hurghada to Manchester made an emergency landing in Athens after the captain experienced a medical emergency mid-flight. Passengers were affected as the co-pilot safely landed the plane amidst the emergency situation.

2025-02-09T09:50:30.694216-08:00

EasyJet A320 Diverts to Athens After Pilot Medical Emergency

Aviation Week

easyJet CEO Stimulates Q2 Demand via New Routes Kenton Jarvis, easyJet's new CEO, reports "positive momentum" but notes the need for market stimulation to accommodate increased capacity in its fiscal Q2. The strategy involves capitalizing on new routes to boost demand.

2025-01-22T13:24:23.240020-08:00

easyJet CEO Stimulates Q2 Demand via New Routes