EasyJet prepares for more summer disruptions in Europe
EasyJet is taking steps to prepare for another summer of anticipated flight disruptions in Europe. “The only thing we know about the upcoming summer is that there will be further slot delays. However, we have been preparing ourselves for months now,” EasyJet Europe MD Thomas Haagensen said. The airline has doubled the number of spare aircraft to 14, he said, and has also adjusted summer schedules and expanded afternoon buffer times for aircraft turnarounds. Strikes by European air traffic controllers and infrastructure limitations caused widespread flight disruptions in summer 2018. “Like all airlines in Europe, this is our focus and priority. EasyJet has paid US$89m in compensation to passengers, operational costs, etc., last year for something which is not under our control,” Haagensen said. <br/>
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EasyJet prepares for more summer disruptions in Europe
EasyJet is taking steps to prepare for another summer of anticipated flight disruptions in Europe. “The only thing we know about the upcoming summer is that there will be further slot delays. However, we have been preparing ourselves for months now,” EasyJet Europe MD Thomas Haagensen said. The airline has doubled the number of spare aircraft to 14, he said, and has also adjusted summer schedules and expanded afternoon buffer times for aircraft turnarounds. Strikes by European air traffic controllers and infrastructure limitations caused widespread flight disruptions in summer 2018. “Like all airlines in Europe, this is our focus and priority. EasyJet has paid US$89m in compensation to passengers, operational costs, etc., last year for something which is not under our control,” Haagensen said. <br/>
