Will easyJet ever go long haul?

As an all-Airbus operator, easyJet is an optimal candidate for longer-range narrowbodies like the A321LR and forthcoming A321XLR. But the airline's CEO Johan Lundgren says there is no place in the fleet for these types of aircraft and that he's not interested in long-haul flying.



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The record-breaking flights will take place on Airbus A350-1000s, the airline industry's largest wide-body aircraft. In 20 hours, you could bicycle the entire 200 miles from Baltimore, Maryland, to New York City (and maybe even have a couple hours to spare).

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easyJet continues to have one of the strongest, investment grade, balance sheets in European aviation. As at 30 September 2023 our net cash position was c.£40 million (30 September 2022: £670 million net debt). During the 2023 financial year, c.£1.2bn of gross debt has been repaid.

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UK-based EasyJet forecasts a £460-480 million ($560-584 million) pre-tax profit in its 2023 fiscal year that ended in September, the airline said Thursday. That's better than analysts' previous estimates. Revenue is forecast at roughly £8.2 billion, including £780 million from its booming EasyJet Holidays business.

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With Worldwide by easyJet you can now book flights to far away destinations like New York and Singapore directly with us connecting through one of our many self-connection hubs across Europe.

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Some pilots prefer long haul flights because they get to explore different parts of the world and experience a variety of cultures. Others may prefer short haul flights as they can be more convenient and less time consuming. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference for each individual pilot.

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World's Best Long-Haul Airlines 2019 Skytrax - Airline and Airport customer review site - announced the top 10 airlines in 2019, with the top airlines being Qatar Airways, followed by Singapore Airlines, ANA All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific and Emirates.

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Find Cheap Flights with easyJet Over the last 25 years easyJet has become Europe's leading short-haul airline, revolutionising European air travel by allowing passengers to book cheap flights across Europe's top flight routes, connecting more than 30 countries and over 100 cities.

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Limited focus on premium services: EasyJet's low-cost business model does not offer the same range of premium services as some of its competitors, such as business class seating or in-flight meals. This can limit its appeal to some travelers, particularly those prioritizing comfort and luxury.

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It denied that it was suffering a repeat of the chaos seen last year caused by staff shortages after the COVID-19 pandemic. EasyJet said that the whole industry is “facing challenges this summer”. The war in Ukraine has caused crowded airspace in Europe and air traffic control strikes are adding to the problem.

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In fact, easyJet are very well respected throughout the industry for not only the high standards they train their pilots to, but also the consistently high standard they maintain their pilots at. When it comes to flying the line the job really comes into its own.

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When the 2023 results are finalised, easyJet is expecting a profit before tax of £440m-£460m. This will be its first annual profit since FY19 when, incidentally, the share price was more than double what it is now.

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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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The most unreliable airlines in the United Kingdom easyJet received 10,494 complaints over a 12-month period and only managed to resolve 54% of them. The second most unreliable airline was another one with its headquarters at Luton Airport: TUI, the UK subsidiary of the German TUI Group.

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