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Reuters • Francois Murphy

EasyJet Budapest–Lyon Flight Diverts to Graz After Cockpit Smoke

An EasyJet flight carrying 143 passengers and six crew en route from Budapest to Lyon declared an emergency and landed in Graz, Austria, on Monday after smoke was detected in the cockpit. All passengers and crew evacuated safely with no injuries reported, Austrian authorities said.

2025-06-09T12:43:22.506861-07:00

The Independent

easyJet Flight from Dalaman to Manchester Diverts to Frankfurt After Bomb Threat and Exit Door Tampering

2025-05-25T21:45:34.501078-07:00

Aviation Week

easyJet to Establish 11th UK Base at Newcastle Airport with Three Aircraft in March 2026

2025-05-22T05:26:16.069143-07:00

FlightGlobal

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

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

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EasyJet Budapest–Lyon Flight Diverts to Graz After Cockpit Smoke An EasyJet flight carrying 143 passengers and six crew en route from Budapest to Lyon declared an emergency and landed in Graz, Austria, on Monday after smoke was detected in the cockpit. All passengers and crew evacuated safely with no injuries reported, Austrian authorities said.

2025-06-09T12:43:22.506861-07:00

EasyJet Budapest–Lyon Flight Diverts to Graz After Cockpit Smoke

The Independent

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easyJet Flight from Dalaman to Manchester Diverts to Frankfurt After Bomb Threat and Exit Door Tampering An easyJet A320 flight from Dalaman to Manchester was forced to divert to Frankfurt on May 24 after a passenger claimed there was a bomb onboard and attempted to open an emergency exit door in mid-air. The disruption led to an unscheduled landing and passengers remaining on board overnight.

2025-05-25T21:45:34.501078-07:00

easyJet Flight from Dalaman to Manchester Diverts to Frankfurt After Bomb Threat and Exit Door Tampering

Aviation Week

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easyJet to Establish 11th UK Base at Newcastle Airport with Three Aircraft in March 2026 easyJet will base three aircraft at Newcastle International Airport from March 2026, marking its 11th UK base. The move will create around 130 direct jobs for pilots, crew and engineers and support approximately 1,200 roles across the UK.

2025-05-22T05:26:16.069143-07:00

easyJet to Establish 11th UK Base at Newcastle Airport with Three Aircraft in March 2026

Simple Flying

easyJet flies 6,000 Eurovision fans to Basel, hosts glitter-filled 35,000ft flight easyJet, as the Official Airline Partner for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, has launched a special fan flight and will ferry around 6,000 contestgoers across Europe to Basel. On one celebratory service from London Gatwick, 75 fans flew free at 35,000ft, complete with onboard talent showcases and glitter-filled festivities.

2025-05-14T08:05:29.349263-07:00

easyJet flies 6,000 Eurovision fans to Basel, hosts glitter-filled 35,000ft flight

FlightGlobal

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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