Everything you need to know about EasyJet Plus, the British airline's loyalty program
Founded in 1995 in London, EasyJet is one of the world's leading lowcost carriers. One can define this carrier as [...]
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Born in 1995 in London, EasyJet is one of the main lowcost airlines to the world. This carrier can be described as one of the progenitors of the new way of thinking about travel. The generations of the 2000s, along with those who grew up in the 1990s, found themselves in an adulthood characterized by the ability to fly at far reduced costs compared to those known to their parents.
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With an air fleet consisting of 333 aircraft, it covers 136 destinations, exploiting 3 hubs:
- London Gatwick
- Milan Malpensa
- Berlin Brandenburg
Below is detailed information about this world-renowned carrier, from its history to destinations to its loyalty program.
EasyJet, the Story
Founded in 1995 by Stelios Haji-Ioannou, it took its first steps thanks to two Boeing 737-200s, leased from GB Airways. Time has passed since then, and today the carrier is the third largest in the world, in the low-cost arena, in terms of passengers carried (behind only Southwest and Ryanair).
It is headquartered at London Luton Airport. After using exclusively Boeing 737s, with success, comes the announcement in 2002 that a transition to Airbuses would begin. To date, they represent the entire fleet, with A319-100s destined for decommissioning, in place of A320neo. These are joined by A320-200s and A321neo aircraft. More than 300 aircraft divided between EasyJet UK, Europe e Switzerland.
EasyJet, the routes
There are 136 destinations covered by the carrier's routes, divided between 39 Countries. A roster that includes the combined operations of EasyJet UK, Europe and Switzerland. Here are which countries you can head to with the British airline:
- Albania
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Italy
- Jersey
- Jordan
- Kosovo
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Serbia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
Italian routes
Year after year, EasyJet's presence in Italy becomes more and more massive. Constant investment in the Bel Paese, whose travelers make great use of the low-cost carrier's offerings.
They are well 18 cities involved, for a total of 12 regions:
- Sardinia: Alghero, Cagliari, Olbia
- Marches: Ancona
- Apulia: Bari, Brindisi
- Emilia-Romagna: Bologna
- Sicily: Catania, Comiso, Palermo
- Calabria: Lamezia Terme
- Lombardy: Milan
- Campania: Naples
- Tuscany: Pisa
- Latium: Rome
- Piedmont: Turin
- Veneto: Venice, Verona
EasyJet Plus
The British low-cost carrier's loyalty program bears the name. EasyJet Plus, the annual cost of which is €239. Several benefits are offered to frequent flyers:
- Choice of place - Any seat on board can be chosen at the time of purchase, free of charge (due to the subscription number you will see the cost of the seat subtracted from the cart)
- Luggage delivery - Lines easily avoided with dedicated baggage drop-off counters
- Fast Track - Goodbye to queues at checkpoints thanks to fast track designated for subscribers
- Boarding - EasyJet Plus always guarantees early boarding for members (just show your boarding pass with the SB symbol)
- Hand luggage - In addition to small carry-on luggage, you will be able to have a large suitcase with you to allocate to the hairpin (at no additional charge)
- Tickets - EasyJet guarantees its frequent flyers the lowest costs
- Discount - there is a discount of 10% on all food items on board
Baggage
In 2021, EasyJet introduced new rules concerning the luggage on board. As of Feb. 10, the seat booked determines what luggage you can take with you. All passengers are allowed to have one small piece of luggage (45x36x20 cm), to be placed under the seat.
A larger suitcase (56x45x25 cm), to be placed in the hat box, is granted only to customers who provide for the purchase of a seat Up front o Extra legroom. A guaranteed benefit even for clients with rate FLEXI. As for checked baggage, the cost ranges from €8.99 to €45.99 up to 15 kg, from €11.99 to €55.99 up to 23 kg.
Conclusions
EasyJet is one of the main companies consulted by Italians when it comes to vacations. A fact highlighted by the boom in bookings recorded in May, amounting to +200%, related to domestic domestic flights.
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