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.
Stansted Airport baggage handlers could strike
A decision is expected today over whether baggage handlers at Stansted Airport will go on strike.
Easyjet to trial allocated seating
Budget airline Easyjet is investing £5 million on a new trial to give passengers allocated seating.
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EasyJet order new planes
Luton-based EasyJet has ordered 135 new aircraft. The company says some of the Airbus A320 planes will be bought outright while the rest will be leased.
The aircraft will be delivered between 2015 and 2022. EasyJet says the new aircraft will allow it to increase capacity and reduce fares.
Stansted signs new deal with easyJet
The budget airline easyJet, based in Luton but with a strong presence at Stansted, has eased concerns at the Essex airport by signing a new deal to stay put.
Russell Hookey reports.
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New easyJet deal for Essex airport
The budget airline easyJet, based in Luton but with a strong presence at Stansted, has eased concerns at the Essex airport by signing a new deal to stay put.
After a period of instability, which has seen the airport sold and various airlines suggesting they might re-locate due to rising costs there, easyJet's decision is being seen as a return to better times.
The new owners at the airport say the deal will safegaurd jobs and is good news for passengers.
Hear from Stansted's Managing Director, Andrew Harrison.
easyJet deal to 'double' its passengers at Stansted Airport
The airline Easyjet has agreed a deal with the owners of Stansted Airport, that could see it double its passenger numbers at the Essex hub to six million over the next five years.
Meanwhile flights at Luton and Stansted Airports are getting back to normal today after two days of strikes in France. Around 13 flights from Luton and 37 from Standsted were cancelled yesterday.
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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