easyjet plc

01/14/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/14/2022 02:11

Brits race to the slopes as easyJet sees lift in bookings for Europe’s ski destinations

  • Removal of the French tourism ban has 'peaked' Brits' interest in ski getaways, with easyJet seeing a 600% lift in last minute UK flight bookings to French ski resort destinations following the announcement
  • The airline also saw a 386% lift in UK winter bookings to Switzerland immediately after the announcement
  • easyJet is offering more seats to Europe's major ski destinations from the UK this winter than any other carrier
  • Great deals on flights still to be had in easyJet's Big Orange Sale until 18 January

Skiers are racing to the slopes as France announced it will welcome back UK tourists. In the hours following yesterday's announcement, Europe's leading airline easyJet saw a 600% lift in UK bookings to popular French ski destinations for the remainder of the winter season. Last-minute bookings to Switzerland also saw a peak immediately after the news broke with a 386% increase in flight bookings, suggesting consumer confidence in international travel continues to build.

As snow continues to cover peaks across Europe, winter sports lovers now have even more opportunity to hit the slopes. Recent research carried out by the airline showed that around two-thirds (65%) of Brits are planning to prioritise a trip abroad in 2022, so it is no surprise that more people are now making the most of the winter season - up to the end of March 2022 - and booking a ski getaway to look forward to.

easyJet is offering more seats to Europe's major ski destinations from the UK this winter than any other carrier.Thousands of easyJet flights to France and Switzerland as well as other destinations serving Europe's best ski resorts are still available to book for this winter, including over February half-term, giving customers more choice to book a new year getaway or a family break.

The airline has also extended its Big Orange Sale, with up to 25% off selected seats and low fares still available to book until 18 January 2022, from just £14.99*.

easyJet is operating 37 routes this winter from the UK to 10 destinations across Europe which serve the continent's major ski resorts.

Great deals are still available for the rest of the winter season, from:

  • London Gatwick to Lyon from £16.99*, to Geneva from £20.99*, and to Grenoble from £22.99*
  • London Luton to Lyon from £14.99*, and to Geneva from £16.99*
  • Bristol to Lyon from £14.99*, to Grenoble from £16.99*, and to Geneva from £19.99*
  • Manchester to Geneva from £20.99*
  • Edinburgh to Geneva from £16.99*
  • Glasgow to Geneva from £20.99*
  • Liverpool to Geneva from £18.99*
  • Belfast to Geneva from £17.99*
  • Birmingham to Geneva from £16.99*
  • Bournemouth to Geneva from £17.99*

Ali Gayward, easyJet's UK Country Manager, commented:

"With France welcoming British tourists once again, skiing is well and truly back on. This is welcome news for UK consumers, particularly for those looking to book a last-minute family break or planning to head to the slopes, with low fares still available across thousands of flights to France this winter, including over half-term.

"We know that there is pent up demand with many desperate to get away this year, which we continue to see each time restrictions are removed. With flying already scheduled to increase in the coming weeks we will continue to review our schedule to meet demand and we look forward to taking our customers away on a long-awaited break this winter."

All customers booking flights with easyJet continue to benefit from industry-leading flexible booking policies under its Protection Promise, including fee-free changes up to two hours before departure.

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Notes to editors

*Flights one way per person including taxes.

About easyJet

easyJet is Europe's leading airline offering a unique and winning combination of the best route network connecting Europe's primary airports, with great value fares and friendly service.

easyJet flies on more of Europe's most popular routes than any other airline and carried more than 96 million passengers in 2019 - more than 16 million travelling for business. The airline has over 300 aircraft on nearly 1000 routes to more than 150 airports across 35 countries. Over 300 million Europeans live within one hour's drive of an easyJet airport.

easyJet aims to be a good corporate citizen, employing people on local contracts in eight countries across Europe in full compliance with national laws and recognising their trade unions. The airline supports several local charities and has a corporate partnership with UNICEF which has raised over £14m for the most vulnerable children since it was established in 2012.

The airline takes sustainability seriously and is committed to reaching net-zero emissions flying by 2050. Together with its partners Airbus and Wright Electric, easyJet is working to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technology. In the meantime, the airline is offsetting the carbon emissions from the fuel used for all its flights, at no additional cost to its customers, and only supports projects that are certified by Gold Standard or the Verified Carbon Standard, internationally recognised certification schemes. In addition, easyJet continues to renew its fleet, operate efficiently, and aims to fill most of its seats. Through these activities, the airline has cut its carbon emissions per passenger kilometre efficiency by a third since 2000 and is committed to reducing this further.

Innovation is in easyJet's DNA - since launching over 25 years ago, easyJet changed the way people fly to the present day where the airline leads the industry in digital, web, engineering and operational innovations to make travel more easy and affordable for its passengers.

The airline was named as Britain's Most Admired Company of 2020 in the transport sector, retaining the leading position for a second year running. Britain's Most Admired Companies study is the longest-running annual survey of corporate reputation in the UK.