easyJet cuts losses thanks to big Easter getaway
Budget airline easyJet, based at Luton, has delivered strong trading figures thanks to a surge in Easter bookings.
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Easyjet to trial allocated seating
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New course to help overcome a fear of flying
Luton based airline easyJet is launching a Fearless Flyer Course to help people conquer their phobia of flying in an aeroplane. The course costs £179 including a flight from London Luton Airport. People on the course can also take a companion with them.
The three hour course is being held next Thursday. The airline says around one six people has a fear of flying.
easyJet cuts losses thanks to big Easter getaway
Budget airline easyJet, based at Luton, has delivered strong trading figures thanks to a surge in Easter bookings.
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Budget airline looks to recruit 200 new pilots
Budget airline easyJet, which is based in Luton, is recruiting more than 200 new pilots.
For the first time the airline is also seeking pilots from the military services to join the company.
The airline, which employs around 2,000 pilots already, is looking to expand its business in the European short-haul market.
Luton-based airline joins FTSE
No-frills airline easyJet will join the FTSE 100 Index this week after a record run for its share price.
The Luton-based carrier has become the London market's 82nd largest company with a value of £4 billion.
Its shares closed at a record high of more than £10 on Friday, having stood at just under £4 in July 2010.
easyJet founder to vote against company
The founder of Luton-based airline easyJet is to vote against the company at its annual meeting.
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, who with his family holds 36% of easyJet's shares, is unhappy with plans to order a new fleet of fuel-efficient aircraft.
He plans to oppose the re-election of Sir Mike Rake as non-executive chairman and the board's remuneration report at the meeting on February 21st.
Sir Stelios failed in attempts to oust Sir Mike at previous meetings. He believes the new planes are not necessary and will be acquired at the detriment of shareholders.
He is unhappy that Sir Mike is standing for re-election, when he has already announced he will leave the company in the summer.
– Sir Stelios Haji-IoannouWe do not believe directors who have resigned should be allowed to commit any company to a major programme of capital expenditure that will burden the company for 5-7 years after their departure.
Airline seeks pilots
Luton based airline easyJet is to create 330 new jobs for pilots this year across its 11 UK bases, which include Southend, Luton and Stansted.
The company says it offers a clear career path for pilots with the potential to move from first officer to captain more quickly than other airlines.
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London Southend wins passenger vote
London Southend Airport come out top in easyJet’s latest Customer Satisfaction Survey.
The survey, which was conducted across all of easyJet’s airports, asked travellers to rate their travelling experience.
The airline has flown more than half a million passengers from the airport since April 2012.
London Southend Airport has busy day as Christmas getaway begins
easyJet passenger numbers soar
Indie band helps boost easyJet
Budget airline easyJet has enjoyed a better-than-expected summer thanks to cheaper fuel costs and a summer advertising campaign.
The Luton-based airline announced pre-tax profits would be £280m and £300m in the year to September 30, up from previous guidance of £272m and last year's £248m.
easyJet attributes the rise in revenue to its commercial featuring music from Liverpool band The Wombats.
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