easyJet (ICAO: EZY) is a prominent British low-cost airline and package holiday group, renowned for its extensive network across Europe and beyond.
easyJet was founded in 1995 by Greek-Cypriot entrepreneur Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, with its initial flights operating between London Luton and Glasgow, and later Edinburgh. The airline quickly expanded its operations, driven by consumer demand for affordable air travel, and went public on the London Stock Exchange in November 2000. Over the years, easyJet grew through a combination of strategic acquisitions, such as Go Fly in 2002 and GB Airways in 2007, and the opening of new bases across the continent.
The airline's headquarters are located at London Luton Airport. While Luton serves as its primary hub, easyJet operates from numerous key bases across Europe, with its largest base at London Gatwick Airport. Other significant operational bases include Milan Malpensa Airport, Berlin Brandenburg, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Geneva, Manchester, Bristol, and Rome–Fiumicino. easyJet operates a fleet consisting entirely of Airbus A320 family aircraft, including A319s, A320ceos, A320neos, and A321neos, making it one of the youngest fleets in the industry.
easyJet's route network is extensive, offering domestic and international scheduled services on over 1,000 routes across more than 35 countries in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The airline is a point-to-point carrier, focusing on efficiency and affordability. Notably, easyJet is not a member of any major airline alliance such as Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld. As a low-cost carrier, easyJet offers a single-class cabin experience. However, it provides different fare classes (Standard, Standard Plus, Essentials, Inclusive Plus) and seating options such as "Up Front" seats and "Extra Legroom" seats, often with additional benefits like Speedy Boarding, dedicated bag drop, and fast-track security. The airline also offers a loyalty program called easyJet Plus.
Traveler reviews for easyJet generally highlight its value as a budget-friendly option for European travel, though some common frustrations also emerge.
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Overall, easyJet is widely considered a reliable and convenient option for cheap, short-haul flights in Europe, especially when travel plans go smoothly. However, passengers are advised to be aware of and factor in potential extra costs for services beyond the basic fare and understand that resolving issues can sometimes be challenging.
easyJet maintains a strong safety record, consistently ranking among the safest airlines globally, particularly within the low-cost carrier segment. The airline has a perfect safety record with no major incidents or accidents resulting in hull loss in its history. While minor operational incidents, such as medical emergencies, diversions due to technical issues (like a squawking 7700 general emergency code), or smells of smoke in the cabin, occur occasionally, these are typically resolved without harm to passengers or crew. One notable incident from 2006 involved an electrical failure on EasyJet Flight 6074, which led to multiple system inoperability and a near-collision with another aircraft, but the pilots executed a successful emergency landing with no fatalities.
easyJet adheres to high regulatory standards, which is inherent in its operation as a major European airline. It is subject to audits from aviation's governing and industry bodies and abides by national and international safety standards and regulations. The airline has an Integrated Management System (IMS) to ensure safe and secure operations, compliance, and effective risk management.
The airline operates one of the youngest fleets in the industry, comprising exclusively Airbus A320 family aircraft, with an average age of approximately 8.1 years. easyJet has a comprehensive maintenance program that ensures regular inspection and upkeep of its aircraft. The ongoing integration of new, more fuel-efficient Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft further contributes to a modern fleet, reducing the likelihood of mechanical issues and enhancing maintenance efficiency.
Based on available data, easyJet has an outstanding overall safety assessment. AirlineRatings.com ranked easyJet as the 2nd safest low-cost airline in the world for 2024, attributing this to its standout operation, perfect safety record, and professional pilot and maintenance teams. The airline has received a 7/7 safety rating on Airline Ratings, reinforcing its status as one of the safest airlines globally.
| Route | Destination | Flights | Distance | Aircraft | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNC → LIS |
General Humberto Delgado Airport
Lisbon
|
186 | 600 mi | A320 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| FAO → LGW |
London Gatwick
London
|
158 | 1050 mi | A319 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| NCE → ORY |
Paris Orly
Orly (near Paris)
|
139 | 420 mi | A320 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| FNC → OPO |
Porto / Oporto
Francisco Sa Carneiro Int.
|
137 | 741 mi | A320 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| GVA → OPO |
Porto / Oporto
Francisco Sa Carneiro Int.
|
129 | 814 mi | A20N | Dec 10, 2025 |
| DLM → LGW |
London Gatwick
London
|
106 | 1737 mi | A320 | Dec 8, 2025 |
| OPO → GVA |
Geneva Cointrin Int'l
Geneva
|
103 | 814 mi | A320 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| LIL → NCE |
Nice Cote d'Azur
Nice
|
103 | 515 mi | A320 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| PRN → GVA |
Geneva Cointrin Int'l
Geneva
|
101 | 779 mi | A320 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| GVA → NCE |
Nice Cote d'Azur
Nice
|
100 | 186 mi | A20N | Dec 11, 2025 |
| SSH → MXP |
Malpensa Int'l
Milan
|
97 | 1859 mi | A321 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| EFL → LGW |
London Gatwick
London
|
96 | 1351 mi | A320 | Nov 8, 2025 |
| FAO → BRS |
Bristol Int'l
Bristol
|
94 | 1027 mi | A321 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| PRN → BSL |
Basle-Mulhouse
EuroAirport (Basel)
|
90 | 744 mi | A320 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| NAP → CTA |
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Catania
|
90 | 240 mi | A320 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| LGW → AGP |
Malaga
Malaga
|
89 | 1023 mi | A319 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| NAP → MXP |
Malpensa Int'l
Milan
|
88 | 431 mi | A320 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| PSA → LGW |
London Gatwick
London
|
86 | 714 mi | A320 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| LYS → RAK |
Menara Int'l
Marrakech
|
85 | 1203 mi | A320 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| NBE → LGW |
London Gatwick
London
|
83 | 1168 mi | A320 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| FNC → LGW |
London Gatwick
London
|
81 | 1527 mi | A320 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| LPL → BFS |
Belfast Int'l
Belfast
|
80 | 165 mi | A320 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| LGW → CFU | Ioannis Kapodistrias Int'l | 79 | 1254 mi | A320 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| GVA → PRN |
Pristina
Pristina
|
79 | 779 mi | A320 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| BDS → MXP |
Malpensa Int'l
Milan
|
79 | 578 mi | A319 | Dec 11, 2025 |
Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.