Easyjet (U2)

EasyJet is marking an important milestone in modernising its fleet. The airline is receiving its 100th Airbus from the A320neo family in Hamburg. It now operates 359 aircraft, all built by Airbus. A320neos account for more than a quarter of the fleet. These aircraft consume less fuel and reduce CO₂ emissions per seat. They also produce less noise in flight than previous generations of aircraft.

EasyJet is also improving the onboard experience. It is gradually rolling out the Airspace cabin on its new aircraft and on part of its existing fleet. Travellers benefit from new, more spacious overhead baggage compartments. They also enjoy redesigned lighting and a more modern cabin. The aircraft also feature more accessible equipment. On the technical side, the airline is introducing several improvements. It is reducing aerodynamic drag and reducing the weight of some equipment. The new aircraft also use up to 50% sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The airline aims to gradually move toward full use by 2030. Finally, EasyJet also relies on digital tools to optimise maintenance and operations. This enables it to improve the punctuality and management of its flights.

EasyJet is adding 9 new routes in France for winter 2026. The airline is also putting Cairo at the heart of its programme. This announcement expands departure options for French travellers. The new routes serve several French airports. They offer more direct flights to leisure and city break destinations. The airline is reaffirming its position on short- and medium-haul European routes. Full details of the cities served and launch dates already allow travellers to prepare their bookings for the 2026 winter season.

easyJet continues its fleet optimisation policy by equipping its Airbus A320ceos with sharklets, these wingtip devices that reduce drag and improve the aerodynamics of aircraft. According to the company, this modification enables a reduction in fuel consumption of several per cent, contributing to a decrease in the carbon footprint of its operations. Sharklets are already widespread on many modern aircraft, but their installation on easyJet's A320ceos marks a strategic investment to maintain the efficiency of existing aircraft for longer while preparing for new generations of Airbus and Boeing. This initiative is part of a broader programme aimed at reducing operational costs and emissions per seat, alongside the deployment of digital technologies and navigation optimisation measures. For easyJet, these improvements are particularly relevant on short- and medium-haul flights, which form the core of its European network. Passengers benefit indirectly from this modernisation through more efficient and sustainable operations, and the company's competitiveness is strengthened in a highly competitive low-cost market. The installation of sharklets on A320ceos illustrates easyJet's commitment to combining economic performance and environmental responsibility by optimising its existing fleet while preparing for the future of sustainable air travel.

The British low-cost airline aims to reduce its carbon emissions at source by relying on technological innovation. Between 2022 and 2028, it expects to take delivery of Airbus NEO aircraft, which are currently the least polluting aircraft on the market. The use of eco-piloting, together with flight plan optimisation, contributes to its environmental management system (EMS), for which the airline has received IATA IENVA accreditation. This IATA certification programme was developed to independently assess the commitment of aviation stakeholders to the continuous improvement of their environmental and sustainability performance. Finally, EasyJet plans to use sustainable aviation fuels in the long term, given the lack of a competitive supply chain at present.