{"id":69723,"date":"2024-09-11T13:44:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T08:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=69723"},"modified":"2024-09-11T13:44:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T08:14:17","slug":"easyjet-closing-its-toulouse-airport-base","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/11\/easyjet-closing-its-toulouse-airport-base\/","title":{"rendered":"easyJet Closing its Toulouse Airport Base, Reshuffling France Network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

TOULOUSE-<\/strong> easyJet Europe (EC) <\/a>announced the closure of its base at Toulouse-Blagnac airport (TLS) after ten years of operation. The low-cost carrier cited slow post-Covid recovery and current economic conditions as primary reasons for this decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline plans to remove two aircraft from Toulouse-Blagnac in spring 2025, transferring them to Nantes (NTE) and Lyon (LYS) airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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easyJet Closes Toulouse Base<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite the base closure, EasyJet commits to maintaining flight routes to and from Toulouse-Blagnac airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline stated, “EasyJet is committed to continuing to serve Toulouse as a destination and to offering flights to Toulouse, connecting the city to major destinations in France and internationally.” However, flight schedules may undergo changes starting from spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The impact on existing services remains uncertain, with no immediate announcements regarding potential cancellations. EasyJet currently operates two UK-Toulouse services, connecting the city to London and Bristol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The majority of its traffic at Toulouse-Blagnac consists of domestic French flights, serving seven destinations: Paris, Nice, Nantes, Lyon, Lille, Mulhouse, and Rennes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EasyJet’s international routes from Toulouse-Blagnac extend to various European and North African countries, including Italy, Morocco, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, and Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EasyJet’s decision to close its Toulouse-Blagnac base contrasts with Ryanair’s (FR) <\/a>complete withdrawal from Bordeaux-M\u00e9rignac airport (BOD). While EasyJet maintains services to Toulouse, Ryanair will cease all operations in Bordeaux by October 2024 due to a dispute over basing fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Toulouse base closure affects 125 staff members. EasyJet offers relocation packages to other French airports, demonstrating a commitment to employee retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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France Network Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bertrand Godinot, EasyJet’s France head, announced further changes to French operations. Plans include transferring an aircraft from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) <\/a>to Paris Orly (ORY) and implementing a limited voluntary redundancy plan for cabin crew at three unspecified French bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company aims to reduce its 1,800-strong French workforce by approximately 30 employees through voluntary measures, avoiding forced redundancies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite these restructuring efforts, EasyJet projects growth in France. The airline anticipates a 5% increase in passenger numbers this winter, reinforcing its position as France’s second-largest carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Qatar Airways TLS-DOH Suspension<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Qatar Airways (QR)<\/a> is also suspending its direct flight service between Toulouse (TLS), the home of Airbus, and Doha (DOH), less than a year after its launch. The final flight is scheduled for September 29, 2024, marking the end of a route that, despite its popularity, failed to meet economic expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thrice-weekly route, operated by Qatar Airways, has consistently achieved impressive load factors, with 75% to 80% of seats typically filled. However, the airline found itself caught in a challenging situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initial aircraft, an Airbus <\/a>A330-200 with 225 seats, proved inadequate, leading to an upgrade to the larger 305-seat Airbus A330-300. Paradoxically, this larger aircraft has now been deemed oversized for the route\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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