EasyJet and Wizz Air confirm flights continued as normal despite software fix Plane maker Airbus said on Friday a ‘significant’ number of its A320 aircraft would need an immediate software update. Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025
‘Significant number’ of Airbus flights could be cancelled due to solar radiation British Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air rely on the A320 family for their European flights – but all say they have no disruption The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
Stocks end winning week up despite hit for Premier Inn owner Whitbread Whitbread slid 11% after warning that changes to business rates in Wednesday’s Budget will materially increase costs in the next financial year. Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025
Budget airlines jostle for Ukraine flight revival once war with Russia ends Exclusive: Both Ryanair and Wizz Air insist they will be first back when the fighting stops, with easyJet planning flights from Gatwick to Kyiv The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025
EasyJet boss warns against Budget move to hike flight taxes Chief executive Kenton Jarvis said any increase would ‘dampen demand’. The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025
EasyJet profits climb as package holidays sell well despite price rises Travel firm says most popular package destinations are Majorca, Tenerife, Costa Blanca, Dalaman and Lanzarote The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2025
Package holiday demand helps boost easyJet profits The Luton-based group posted a 9% rise in headline pre-tax profits to £665 million for the year to September 30, Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025
EasyJet profits rise following package holidays boom The airliner expects to grow package holiday customers by 15 per cent in the year ahead The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025
New cheap flights to UAE announced – but how far would you travel on a budget airline? The Air Arabia journey takes 7h 50m in a narrow-bodied jet with no inflight entertainment nor alcohol The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
EasyJet set to hike profits in face of French strikes and higher costs Most analysts are forecasting easyJet to report a rise in headline pre-tax profits to £650 million for the year to the end of September. Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2025
Ryanair threatens to cut all Azores flights from 2026. Here’s how it could affect your holiday The airline previously cut flights to Spain and other destinations in Portugal, citing increased taxes and airport fees. Euronews · Nov 21, 2025
EasyJet set to hike profits in face of French strikes and higher costs Most analysts are forecasting easyJet to report a rise in headline pre-tax profits to £650 million for the year to the end of September. Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025
EasyJet profits set to soar despite French strike disruption A key driver of this success is expected to be easyJet’s expanding holidays division The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
Major budget airline slashes Gatwick flights The Hungarian operator will boost its offering in Luton to increase profitability The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
Euronews · Nov 13, 2025 Volotea and easyJet workers in Italy are striking tomorrow. Here’s what travellers need to know EasyJet and Volotea flights are likely to be hit by delays and cancellations during the period of industrial action.
International Business Times UK · Nov 13, 2025 How Savvy Travelers Can Exploit Jet2's New Gatwick Offering Jet2's March 2026 Gatwick entry sparks fierce rivalry with easyJet and BA, offering strategic travellers the chance to secure bargain Mediterranean holidays through savvy booking.
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025 Jet2 launches flights from Gatwick for the first time New entrant will face competition from UK’s biggest budget airline as well as Tui and Wizz Air
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025 Jet2 boss urges Chancellor against raising travel tax ahead of Budget Exclusive: ‘People want to be looked after, forget about daily life, and just relax,’ says CEO Steve Heapy
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025 Who are the runners and riders to replace Tim Davie as BBC Director-General? The BBC could see its first female director-general in its 103-year history
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025 New £500 levy proposed for business class and private jet flyers at Cop30 climate summit Exclusive: Airlines’ body dismisses the idea of premium levy as ‘crazy’ – while UN staff travel in business class
Euronews · Nov 10, 2025 EasyJet turns 30: How the €33 flight has revolutionised European travel EasyJet has marked the 30th anniversary of its first flight by operating another on the same route, staffed entirely by crew turning 30 this month.
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025 Heathrow on cards for easyJet ‘if price is right’ says airline CEO Exclusive: CEO of Britain’s biggest budget airline says ‘M4 corridor is under-served’ for low fares
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025 As Britain’s biggest budget airline turns 30, what did easyJet ever do for us? The Man Who Pays His Way: Captain of first-ever easyJet flight was on secondment from British Airways
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025 UK airline voted most reliable with tiny cancellation rate The recently-suspended Eastern Airways recorded the highest cancellation rate at 12.2 per cent
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025 Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet increase flights from Newcastle airport ahead of upgrade The northern hub has commenced its £60m expansion plan