easyJet is set to open its 10th UK base at London Southend Airport in March 2025, as the low-fare airline continues to grow.
The new base will create around 130 direct jobs; three A320neo aircraft will be based at the airport, with six new routes launching to summer destinations in 2025. It follows the airline opening its 9th base at Birmingham in March 2024, taking advantage of key growth opportunities across its network.
“We are delighted to be announcing another three-aircraft base in the UK, at London Southend Airport. This will create hundreds of jobs and provide more choice for consumers with new routes and package holidays,” said easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren.
Photo: London Southend Airport
“We’re thrilled to welcome an easyJet base to London Southend, supporting and creating hundreds of jobs locally as well as convenient, new and returning connections to many popular leisure and city destinations,” said John Upton, CEO of London Southend Airport.
“This move is indicative of the demand from people in the east of London, Essex and the wider East Anglia region who now have greater opportunities to choose to travel through our well-connected, quick and easy airport. easyJet passengers will start their holiday sooner at London Southend as they relax and discover our award-winning terminal experience,” added Upton.
With 56% of all easyJet passengers flying to and from UK airports, the UK is the airline’s largest market. The airline is set to operate a 10% increase in flights versus last year and has launched 70 new routes, including London Gatwick to Salerno’s Amalfi Coast and Newcastle to Amsterdam.
