Easyjet - the year ahead
Tuesday 3, January 2012
Carolyn McCall, chief executive of easyJet, commenting on the year ahead.
Carolyn McCall said: “In 2012 UK airlines and their passengers will face further increases in taxation while the development of the Government’s aviation policy continues at a snail’s pace.
“Airlines join the European Emissions Trading Scheme in January – undermining still further the imposition of Air Passenger Duty – while APD will itself rise still further in April. Both changes place a further financial burden on British airlines and their passengers while APD will undermine the aviation’s sector’s ability to support UK jobs and economic growth.
“Meanwhile the Government’s development of a long overdue aviation policy framework continues at a slow pace. As the UK outlines its draft policy this Spring, the Germans are opening a brand new airport in Berlin. The only bright spot for travellers in the South East is the launch of easyJet services from Southend Airport - the first new airport to open in the Southeast for decades, providing much-needed extra capacity.
“However, the aviation industry remains dynamic and innovative in improving the quality and reliability of its services for example easyJet has been testing and developing its own AVOID ash detection equipment so that it can be fitted on easyJet’s passenger aircraft by summer 2012.“easyJet is also set to launch new services to Reykjavik as well as opening four new bases in 2012 - Southend, Nice, Toulouse and Lisbon – which will make travel easy and affordable for many millions more European passengers than ever.”
New easyJet route launches for 2012
From London Luton
Reykjavik, Iceland – 27 March 2012 three times a week
Corfu - 31 March 2012 twice a week
Crete (Heraklion) - 21 April twice a week
From London Gatwick
Fuerteventura – 21 March 2012 two flights a week
Kefalonia – 28 April 2012 three flights a week
Bari – 12 June three flights a week
From London Southend
Amsterdam 2 April two flights a day
Barcelona – 2 April daily
Belfast – 2 April – two flights a day
Alicante – 5 April daily
Faro – 5 April daily
Ibiza – 28 April three per week
Palma – 1 May four flights per week
Malaga – 1 May daily flights
Jersey - 2 May up to daily by summer
New routes from regional airports
Bristol - Naples 12 May – three per week
Edinburgh - Dalaman 17 April – two per week
Edinburgh - Naples – 18 April – two per week
Key business routes – increases in frequency
- In 2012 easyJet will be strengthening its business network further by adding flight frequencies to key routes such as Milan (Malpensa and Linate), Edinburgh, Glasgow, Amsterdam and Madrid
- During 2012 easyJet will fly from London to Amsterdam fourteen times a day, one of Europe’s key business destinations.
- The airline will increase flights between London and Milan (Malpensa and Linate) up to nine per day and has also increased frequencies on Copenhagen and Venice from two to three per day.
- easyJet will operate 31 flights a day between London and Scottish airports – Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness. The airline has recently doubled flights between Gatwick and Aberdeen from once to twice-daily.
easyJet operates on more of Europe’s top 100 city pairs than any other airline including British Airways, Lufthansa and Air France. This year easyJet has announced the introduction of Flexi fares which give passengers flexibility to change the date of their flights. The airline has also put a corporate sales team in place who will continue to establish strong partnerships with corporates and major travel management companies in 2012.
easyJet’s biggest destinations from the UK in 2012 – by predicted passenger number (excluding domestic routes)
- Geneva
- Amsterdam
- Malaga
- Alicante
- Barcelona
- Faro
- Madrid
- Berlin
- Palma
- Paris
Latest news
Tourism
Business travelers want latest technology and best gadgets
Auckland Zoo named one of NZ elite tourist attractions
Caribbean and Mediterranean losing beach tourism market to Southeast Asia
Aviation
Boeing: China will lead the Asia Pacific region in new airplane deliveries
British Airways begins installing new seats in Euro Traveller cabin
American Airlines drops free meals on short haul flights
Hospitality
First capsule hostel to open in Antwerp, Belgium
Marriott named to World's Most Innovative Companies List
Marriott Hotels debuts - healthy vending machine
Find the best deals available today
The grey menu on the right is your best friend. Always check before you travel.
Plan your trips with the help of great resources
More and more travellers think that researching and planning a European city break is half the fun and they're not interested in pre-arranged trips or escorted tours. Self-guided tours offer a lot of advantages but require some guidance and good resources.
Clean, green and very pristine
Top 10 most environmentally pure countries
With the recent wild fires, disrupting flights and increasing air pollution, environmental quality is a growing factor in attracting tourists.
Rooftop
Top 15 most spectacular hotel rooftop views
The hotel price comparison site www.trivago.co.uk has put together a list of the fifteen most spectacular hotel rooftop terraces in the world.
Pro city guides
Places by themes
Latest offers, discounts and more...
Accor “3=2 offerâ€Why not extend your stay? 3 nights for the price of 2.
Columbus Direct travel insuranceQuality cover at low prices to customers all around the world.
Priority passAccess VIP lounges no matter where which airline and class you fly.
European City CardsSee more and pay less! Get your "passport" to European cities.
Rail EuropeComfortable and affordable on European trains.
Lonely Planet MagazinePacked with insider knowledge, hints and tips.
Sandemans New Europe City ToursFree walking tours in 13 cities within 9 countries.
Sol Melia WednesdaysSearch your exclusive special offers now for the coming weekend!
TransfersLow-cost shuttle and private transfers in over 70 countries.
IMEX Frankfurt 25-27 MayThe essential worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events.
