Europe's leading low-cost carrier connecting hundreds of destinations.
Founded
1995
Headquarters
Luton, United Kingdom
easyJet is a British low-cost airline founded in 1995 by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou. Operating from multiple European bases, it is one of the continent's largest carriers by passenger numbers, serving over 30 countries and more than 150 airports.
The airline pioneered the low-fare model in Europe, offering ticketless travel and direct internet bookings from its early days. It competes primarily with Ryanair and has grown through organic expansion as well as acquisitions, including the purchase of GB Airways routes and assets from Air Berlin.
easyJet is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index. The airline has placed strong emphasis on sustainability, committing to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and investing in research into electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft.
Hubs & network
easyJet's primary hubs include London Gatwick, London Luton, Amsterdam Schiphol, Berlin Brandenburg, Milan Malpensa, and Geneva Airport.
Fleet
easyJet operates an all-Airbus narrowbody fleet consisting of A319, A320, and A321 family aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Founded by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou with two leased Boeing 737s operating between Luton and Glasgow.
- ›easyJet was an early adopter of internet-based ticket sales in Europe, launching online booking in 1998.
- ›The airline carried over 96 million passengers in its pre-pandemic peak year of 2019.
- ›easyJet acquired the holiday business operation, easyJet Holidays, offering package travel alongside flights.
- ›The airline's distinctive orange branding has remained a hallmark since its founding.
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