EasyJet executive quits after weeks of turmoil and flight cancellations

Problems at its main Gatwick base, in particular, led to easyJet cancelling hundreds of flights at half-term. Photograph: Eric Gaillard/Reuters

EasyJet is parting ways with its chief operating officer, after weeks of turmoil and last-minute cancellations hit the airline’s reputation for reliability and customer service.

The airline said Peter Bellew had resigned at the end of last week “to pursue other business opportunities” after two and a half years in the role.