EasyJet Cuts 700k Winter Seats as Fuel Costs Climb
EasyJet is reducing its winter capacity by 700,000 seats to combat rising fuel costs, following similar capacity cuts from rivals Ryanair and Jet2.
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EasyJet is reducing its winter capacity by 700,000 seats to combat rising fuel costs, following similar capacity cuts from rivals Ryanair and Jet2.
CDB Aviation delivered three new Airbus A321neo aircraft to Jet2, supporting the leisure carrier's ongoing fleet modernization program.
Jet2 reported record revenue of £7.48 billion and 20.83 million passengers in 2026, though profits dipped due to Gatwick expansion and fuel costs.
Jet2 achieved record revenue of £7.48 billion in fiscal 2026, driven by record passenger volumes and a strategic expansion of its Airbus A321neo fleet.
Jet2 has launched its Winter 2027/28 program, featuring expanded service to Mallorca from 10 UK airports to meet growing off-season travel demand.
A Jet2 Airbus A321 diverted to Porto on May 22, 2026, following a pilot medical emergency that forced an unplanned 13-hour delay for 220 passengers.
A Jet2 Airbus A321 diverted to Porto on May 21, 2026, after the captain suffered a medical emergency, resulting in a 13-hour delay for passengers.
Two passengers on a Jet2 flight from Krakow to Leeds were arrested on suspicion of affray following an in-flight brawl, prompting a police response.
The UK's AAIB has launched an investigation after an engineer fell from a Jet2 A330 at Manchester Airport, prompting a review of tarmac safety protocols.
Jet2 reports a sharp drop in Cyprus and Turkey bookings as the Middle East conflict pushes leisure travel demand towards Western European destinations.