What type of plane am I flying on with Easyjet?

We operate one of the youngest fleets in the industry with 318 Airbus A320 family aircraft.



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Once upon a time, easyJet had some Boeing 737s. In fact, it had more than 80 of the type. However, today easyJet is an Airbus-only airline.

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EasyJet now operates an all-Airbus fleet, and discount carriers generally prefer to operate planes from one manufacturer to keep training and maintenance costs low.

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EasyJet still has a big fleet of Airbus A319s, which feature 156 seats, while the airline only has a small fleet of A321neos so far. Eventually the A319s will be retired, and the airline will have a huge fleet of A321neos, which feature 235 seats.

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What prompted the switch? October 2002 saw easyJet make headlines in the airline industry by switching its preferred aircraft supplier from Boeing to Airbus.

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The Boeing 737 MAX aircrafts are returning to the skies. If there is an aircraft that you want to avoid it is this one. The 737MAX has been responsible for the deaths of 346 people in 2 separate plane accidents.

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Despite the FlyersRights concerns, the FAA, Boeing and many pilots deem the 737 MAX safe to fly and many airlines have the plane in service. “I can say categorically that the 737 MAX product is safe,” then-acting FAA administrator Bill Nolen told members of the US Senate Commerce Committee in March.

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“If you could book a 737 500, and you find out it's a 737 MAX, technically they don't have to honor your request. … So you don't have a right to specify you are not going to go on a 737 MAX.”

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He told CNN that the middle section of the back row on a plane was the best place to sit, statistically speaking. The expert has analysed TIME research published in 2015. This study looked at aircraft accident data over a 35-year time period, to establish the safest seats.

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The best seats on a plane
  • Best seat for minimizing the effects of turbulence: A seat over the wing.
  • Best seat for peace and quiet: A seat near the front.
  • Best seat for legroom: A bulkhead or exit-row seat.
  • Best seat for sleeping: A window seat in a bulkhead row.


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It was found that Boeing had more accidents than expected, while Airbus had fewer (p = 0.015). In terms of fatalities, Boeing had more than expected, with Airbus fewer (p < 0.001). Looking at accidents alone, only the number of fatalities was statistically significantly different.

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EasyJet plc (styled as easyJet) is a British multinational low-cost airline group headquartered at London Luton Airport. It operates domestic and international scheduled services on 927 routes in more than 34 countries via its affiliate airlines EasyJet UK, EasyJet Switzerland, and EasyJet Europe.

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We operate one of the youngest fleets in the industry with 318 Airbus A320 family aircraft. We've recently welcomed the new generation Airbus A320neo to the fleet and will have 100 of these in service by the end of 2022.

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When it comes to pros, EasyJet holds a significant edge over its major rival, Ryanair, in three crucial areas: carry-on allowance, flight departure times, and overall comfort. Firstly, EasyJet provides its customers with greater freedom regarding carry-on policies.

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Ryanair may win in offering the cheapest deals, but EasyJet provides a better flight experience overall. With more lenient carry-on policies, increased comfort, and improved schedules, EasyJet caters to the needs of passionate travelers.

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