EasyJet plans to buy new planes and resume dividends after record profit The airline said it expects its profit before tax between July and September to be between £650 million and £670 million. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Simon Calder issues advice on Luton Airport fire chaos - from travel insurance to flight compensation Simon Calder tackles a wide range of your questions - from what you can be compensated for and what to do if you’re stranded and your flight is cancelled The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Pop band Easy Life forced to change their name following EasyJet owner’s lawsuit “We simply don’t have the funds to access a fair trial in the high court.” Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023
British band Easy Life forced to change group name after easyJet brand owner files lawsuit The group have decided not to defend a lawsuit launched by EasyGroup, the parent company of the budget airline The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Pop group Easy Life forced to change name after objection from easyGroup Leicester-formed band decide not to defend lawsuit due to financial burden, after easyJet brand owner calls them ‘brand thieves’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023
Israel travel: Is it safe to visit and what are your rights if you have a trip booked? Hundred of flights cancelled and several cruises diverted The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
Indie band Easy Life backed by Tom Watson and Harriet Harman over ‘cruel’ easyJet lawsuit Budget airline’s brand company has been criticised for launching legal action against the band, who formed under the name Easy Life in 2017 The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
Major airlines halt flights to Israel amid conflict with Hamas American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines suspended service as the U.S. State Department issued travel advisories for the region citing potential for terrorism and civil unrest. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 9, 2023
Oil prices rise amid fears Hamas attack on Israel could spark wider Middle East conflict Brent crude rose more than 5% at one stage to $89 a barrel before edging back slightly to stand 3.3% higher The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Israel travel: Is it safe to visit and what are your rights if you have a trip booked? Hundred of flights cancelled and several cruises diverted The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Indie band Easy Life backed by Tom Watson and Harriet Harman over ‘cruel’ easyJet lawsuit Budget airline’s parent company has been criticised for launching legal action against the band, who formed under the name Easy Life in 2017 The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
easyJet owner orders band Easy Life to change name, calls members brand thieves The airline has a long history of going after what it calls "brand thieves," who it claims use the easy name for financial game. Fortune · Oct 4, 2023
EasyJet owner sues Leicester indie pop band for using name Easy Life The owner of the budget airline has launched legal action to force the band to change their name The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Band Easy Life say they are being sued by owner of airline easyJet over name Leicester-based band Easy Life say they are being forced to change their name by the owners of easyJet, who have started legal action against them. Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023 EasyJet owner sues band for using name Easy Life Leicester band say they are ‘virtually powerless’ after easyGroup accuses them of being ‘brand thieves’
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 Disruptive passengers force easyJet flight to land on wrong Canary Island Manchester to Tenerife service had to land in Lanzarote instead
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 6 of the best Christmas breaks in Scotland Enjoy a festive break in some of the UK’s most spectacular destinations
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 What is the best way to fly to Porto from Edinburgh? Simon Calder answers your questions on the best route to Porto from Edinburgh, avoiding the Tube strike, claiming for airfares disrupted by surgery and securing compensation for flight delays
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 Can flying ever be sustainable? New developments in aviation explored With the release of a documentary series exploring sustainable initiatives in air travel, we look at new planet-focused approaches to flight
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 Covid flight cancellations are back as thousands grounded after virus hits Gatwick air-traffic controllers An estimated 8,000 passengers were left out of position
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 Covid flight cancellations are back as thousands grounded after virus hits Gatwick air-traffic controllers An estimated 8,000 passengers were left out of position
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 What’s the problem at Gatwick Airport and which flights will be cancelled 25,000 passengers are expected to be told in the next few days that their flights have been culled
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 Covid flight cancellations are back as thousands grounded after virus hits Gatwick air-traffic controllers An estimated 8,000 passengers were left out of position
Fortune · Sep 26, 2023 COVID outbreak among ATC staff causes flight chaos at London Gatwick The airport will process 164 fewer flights than planned after COVID-19 and other illness put 30% of ATC staff out of action.
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023 Gatwick flight cancellations to last all week as Covid causes staff shortages Dozens of easyJet services axed as staff sickness hits airport’s air traffic control tower