Is EasyJet leaving Stansted?

EasyJet confirms plans to close Stansted, Southend and Newcastle bases. Budget airline easyJet has confirmed plans to close its bases in Stansted, Southend and Newcastle as the company tries to slash costs at the airports where 670 people work for it.



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Easyjet has confirmed that it will close its bases at London Stansted, London Southend and Newcastle airports. The airline will cease based operations from August 31, 2020.

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Like most other low-cost carriers, easyJet has never flown from Heathrow. The airport is normally Europe's busiest, and with only two runways, congestion is a constant issue. Budget airlines rely on fast turnarounds, with as little as 25 minutes between arrival and departure, which is difficult to achieve at Heathrow.

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“We have had to take the very difficult decision to close three UK bases as a result of the unprecedented impact of the pandemic and related travel restrictions, compounded by quarantine measures in the UK which is impacting demand for travel,” said chief executive Johan Lundgren.

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easyJet will fly from London Southend to Palma de Majorca and Malaga in May 2022, nearly two years after it stopped flying from south Essex to cut costs. But the company has said it does not plan to revive its hub 30 miles to the north at Stansted, which closed in August 2020.

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EasyJet flights offer more legroom and more comfortable seats, creating an ambiance that doesn't feel like your typical budget airline. Unlike Ryanair, where comfort may be compromised to match the lower fares, EasyJet ensures that passengers have a more pleasant journey.

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EasyJet flies in the UK from: Aberdeen, Belfast International, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol International, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Isle of Man, Jersey, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Manchester and Newcastle. We have answered your Frequently Asked Questions about easyJet.

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Why are easyJet cancelling flights? EasyJet blames reduced airspace over Europe and ongoing air traffic controller strikes for the cancelled flights. It says that the move is pre-emptive in order to reduce last-minute cancellations.

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Safety ratings: EasyJet has a 7/7 safety rating on Airline Ratings, indicating that it is one of the safest airlines in the world. It is also the 14th safest airline in the world, with no major incidents in its 25-year history.

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Plane struggles to land at London's Heathrow Airport Plane enthusiasts have caught on video the moment an A350 Cathay Pacific jet from Hong Kong to Heathrow struggled to land at the London airport at the weekend.

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