easyJet

easyJet: Europe's Leading Low-Cost Carrier

Founded in 1995 by Greek entrepreneur Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, easyJet revolutionized short-haul travel with its no-frills model inspired by Southwest Airlines. Starting with two wet-leased Boeing 737s from London Luton (LTN) to Scotland, it quickly grew into Europe's largest low-cost airline by passenger numbers. Today, easyJet plc operates a modern all-Airbus fleet of 356 aircraft, serving over 160 destinations across 34+ countries via subsidiaries easyJet UK, easyJet Europe, and easyJet Switzerland.

Headquartered at Luton Airport, easyJet's network focuses on point-to-point routes from major bases like London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Geneva (GVA), Bristol (BRS), and Milan Malpensa (MXP). It emphasizes high aircraft utilization, rapid turnarounds, and ancillary revenues from seats, bags, and onboard sales—no free meals or amenities. Distinctive features include its bright orange livery, mobile app for seamless booking, and package holidays via easyJet holidays. Post-Brexit, easyJet Europe ensures EU continuity.

With an average fleet age of 10.9 years, easyJet invests in fuel-efficient A320neo/A321neo families for sustainability. Skytrax 4-Star Low-Cost rating highlights solid airport/onboard products and staff service, though passenger reviews average ~3/5 on sites like TripAdvisor (67k+ reviews) for value amid occasional delays. Safety ranks high, often top-5 low-cost globally. easyJet carried 69M+ passengers pre-COVID, rebounding strongly.