EasyJet (U2) is facing a legal claim worth at least $72 million after an aircraft leasing company accused the British low-cost carrier of abandoning 6 Airbus A320-family aircraft during a dispute linked to Western sanctions against Russia.
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National Air Traffic Services (NATS), the UK’s air traffic control provider, is investigating a technical problem in its flight processing system that has disrupted departures across the UK and Ireland.
easyJet (U2) is seeing a significant shift in the age profile of its cabin crew as more older workers enter aviation, challenging the traditional perception that flight attendants are primarily a young person’s career.
easyJet (U2) passengers travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Antalya Airport (AYT) faced a lengthy disruption after their flight was delayed for more than four hours before departing and then diverted approximately 1,200 miles away from its destination.
Kenton Jarvis joined easyJet in February 2021 as Chief Financial Officer and became CEO less than four years later.
A cabin crew career with easyJet in 2026 offers a solid starting salary, sector-based earning opportunities, inflight sales commission and some excellent staff travel benefits.
An easyJet (U2) Airbus A321 was surrounded by airport fire engines at Manchester Airport (MAN) on August 20, 2026, after the pilot reported a smell of fumes in the cockpit while the aircraft was being prepared for departure.
EasyJet (U2) will end all flights from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) on January 5, 2027, bringing its more than 16-year presence at the Yorkshire airport to a close.
For pilots, easyJet offers a particularly attractive combination of salary, fleet growth, career progression and roster stability.
Jet2 (LS) refused boarding to a Leeds family at Rhodes International Airport (RHO) after their 6 year old daughter vomited once while they waited at the gate.