- EasyJet cut winter capacity by 2.8pc equal to about 1.1m seats.
- Italy has the largest reduction at 4.1pc.
- Milan Malpensa and London Luton take the biggest airport reductions.
- Route cuts of more than 50pc on services such as Naples to Luxembourg.
- Finland shows a 3.7pc increase.
EasyJet has adjusted its winter schedule with a 2.8pc cut overall equal to about 1.1m seats or over 8,000 seats a day. Across the ten largest country markets Italy has the largest reduction at 4.1pc. Milan Malpensa and London Luton take the biggest airport reductions within easyJet’s top ten largest.
Route-level cuts of more than 50pc apply on services such as Naples to Luxembourg. There are a few bright spots including a 3.7pc increase to Finland. OAG noted that when original winter schedules launched this time last year there was no Iran-US conflict oil prices were low and consumer confidence was strong. Twelve months later market conditions are very different and airlines are responding.
The schedule adjustments reflect current market conditions. easyJet reduced capacity across most markets. Finland is one of the few markets showing growth.
