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EasyJet Launches Two New Routes to La Rochelle

October 31, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

easyJet annonce l’ouverture de deux nouvelles liaisons. DepositPhotos.com/ HJBC

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easyJet announces the opening of two new routes, bringing the total number of destinations served from La Rochelle to seven.

Operated in both directions, they will strengthen exchanges between the Atlantic coastline, the Côte d’Azur, and the south of England.

The La Rochelle–Nice route will be launched on 9 April 2027, with two weekly flights, on Mondays and Fridays. The journey will last about 1h35, with fares starting at 45 euros one-way per person, subject to availability.

The Southampton link will begin on 29 May 2027, with flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The direct journey will last about 1h20, with fares starting at 50 euros one-way per person, subject to availability.

easyJet strengthens its regional network

With Southampton, easyJet expands its UK offering from La Rochelle, where it already serves Bristol, London Gatwick and Manchester.

This new connection will notably enable access to the south of England, including Winchester, the New Forest, and the Isle of Wight.

On the other hand, the Nice route strengthens the airline’s domestic network from La Rochelle. It will allow direct access to the Côte d’Azur, without passing through Paris, for both leisure travel and business trips.

“These two new La Rochelle-origin routes reflect our belief that regional connectivity is a key lever of attractiveness and economic development for the territories“, says Reginald Otten, EasyJet’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer for France.

Also read: easyJet: deal reached days before the strike!

easyJet Enhances Its Business Offering to Compete with Transavia

September 30, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Reginald Otten (DG adjoint easyJet France) et Vanessa Lefebvre (Senior Account Director IHG) - Photo : TB

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Six months after Transavia’s arrival on the Orly-Nice and Orly-Toulouse routes, replacing Air France shuttles, easyJet sharpens new weapons to face the competition.

The stake is significant because these two routes are not only the busiest in France.

Lacking a high-performing rail alternative, they are also favored by business travelers, especially those who make the day return.

To entice them to fly on its planes, easyJet signed an agreement with the lounges La Croix du Sud at Toulouse-Blagnac airport and Infinity at Nice-Côte d’Azur airport, where the airline leads in passenger numbers, ahead of Air France.

Read also : Transavia: no reduction in capacity, but “growth of 10% for the winter”

Des avantages réservés aux passagers « Inclusive Plus »

Since early September, access to the two lounges is included in the business offer “Inclusive Plus” (formerly Flexi) of the orange carrier, marketed through travel agencies.

These are the first lounges accessible in easyJet’s French network. Access is restricted to passengers on Nice–Orly (Nice–Roissy is not included), Toulouse–Orly and Toulouse–Lyon Saint-Exupéry.

Beyond this novelty, the Inclusive Plus offer also includes various advantages: free changes of date and time for flights, skip-the-line and priority boarding, carry-on and checked luggage included, a seat at the front of the aircraft, and a on-board “coffee” meal option.

45% de passagers affaires entre Orly et Toulouse

« We want to improve the experience of our business customers, who account for between 25% and 30% of our passengers in France; a figure that can rise to 45% on weekdays on certain routes such as Orly–Toulouse » explains Reginald Otten, EasyJet’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer for France.

easyJet is also taking the opportunity to increase the number of flights between Orly and Toulouse, up to seven per day. From Nice, it offers up to eight flights per day to Orly, as well as rotations to Roissy.

And while the company closed its Toulouse base in 2025, it is showing signs of revival there this winter, by strengthening its Marrakech–Toulouse route from its new base established in the Moroccan city since April, as well as London Gatwick–Toulouse.

Des réductions partagées avec les hôtels IHG

Reginald Otten also took advantage of easyJet’s presence at the ITFM show to unveil an unprecedented partnership with the IHG group spanning 21 brands (InterContinental, Indigo, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn…)

Members of the easyJet Plus program from SMEs will benefit from preferred rates at 7,000 IHG hotels as well as loyalty advantages under the IHG Business Edge program aimed at business travelers.

Conversely, customers who are members of the hotelier program will enjoy a 20% discount on any new easyJet Plus membership (€290 per year).

Un préavis de grève pour les 24 et 25 septembre

Purchased last August by the American investment fund Apollo Global Management for €6.6 billion, easyJet has been hit by several labor conflicts this summer.

Read also : Aviation: the low-cost model is no longer in vogue

An agreement was reached with the commercial flight crew, who had been pointing to scheduling issues, at the end of August. And Reginald Otten confirms ongoing discussions—still regarding working conditions—with the airline’s pilots.

The SNPL union suspended the strike planned for the past weekend to give negotiations a chance, while filing a strike notice for September 24 and 25 next.

EasyJet Strike: Days Ahead of a New Walkout, Is There a Way Out of the Crisis?

September 15, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

easyJet France : le préavis de grève est suspendu ! -Depositphotos

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While the sky grows dark over French air travel and strike notices multiply, including the latest one issued by Volotea pilots, a piece of good news is emerging on the easyJet side.

Labor unions of the low-cost carrier had been the first to raise the stakes, due to structural instability and increasing scheduling volatility.

By July, discontent was mounting, and then a strike notice had been filed by several PNC unions, including SNPNC-FO of the company.

It ran from August 7 to September 2, 2026.

Last week, the main union flexed its muscles in the face of a management team that had said “no to almost all the proposals we have made“, as William Bourdon, the SNPNC-FO section secretary, told us.

The previous weekend, the low-cost carrier endured the most significant strike movement in its history, leading to the cancellation of nearly 180 flights.

And as another weekend of walkouts loomed, the EasyJet France management backed down and resumed talks with the unions.

According to our information, staff representatives are expressing satisfaction with the advances and proposals that have been offered to them.

easyJet France: the strike notice is suspended!

“We have decided to suspend the strike notice due to a relatively satisfactory proposal that was put to us by management“, William Bourdon told us.

At the moment we are writing these lines, we do not yet know the solutions advanced to address this scheduling stability issue.

We are told that the advances being outlined are enough to stop the movement.

If it is hoped that these measures will have a significant and rapid impact on the issue highlighted in exclusive coverage by TourMaG.com, management has also put in place financial compensation for the abrupt changes to schedules.

A survey has been launched by the unions among their members to determine whether these proposals meet their expectations. It is to run until September 1.

“There is therefore no strike directive, nor strikers, until the end of the survey.

Depending on the results, which so far favor resolving the conflict, we will sign an agreement starting on September 2. The strike notice will then be definitively lifted, once the signatures are affixed to the document“, the unionist said with satisfaction.

Once this page closes, if no unfortunate reversal occurs, discussions on NAO, another thorny topic, will then begin.

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New Strike Looms for easyJet France

September 5, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Après les PNC, les pilotes d'easyJet déposent un préavis de grève - Depositphotos

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Same old story. The cards are not in the hands of EasyJet France’s management, but in the hands of the unions.

The management had managed to quell the biggest social blaze in its history, with the inter-union strike by the cabin crew, which protested against institutionalized and increasing scheduling instability. On the eve of a new walkout, a fresh flare has just broken out.

We have learned that EasyJet’s National Pilots Union (SNPL) filed a strike notice on the evening of Thursday, September 3.

The anger has reached the fore of the low-cost’s aircraft.

While management had said it would not negotiate under the threat of a walkout, it ultimately had to yield due to the movement’s intensity and cost, as we revealed in a previous article.

Did the pilots seize the opening that had just appeared to push for a win?

Time will tell. In any case, discontent is audible in the cockpits of easyJet France, for reasons partly similar to those of their fellow cabin crew and flight attendants.

easyJet France: a strike notice during a September weekend

This time, the strike is intended to be rapid.

It will not run for several weeks, as was the case for the cabin crew.

The notice therefore outlines a social movement from September 13 at 04:59 to September 14 at 23:59.

A anger that fits within the framework of the NAO, the mandatory annual negotiations, which stretched over four months. The union laments meetings that were too rare, weak arguments, limited progress, and the absence of commitments from management.

“The Company expects you to be flexible every day to keep the operation running. It expects you to absorb disruptions, to accept changes in the schedule, to ensure difficult rotations, and to keep delivering“, explains the union leaflet.

Facing this high flexibility demanded of pilots, the SNPL deplores the lack of commitments to reduce fatigue and improve working conditions. It explains that the management states that now is not the right moment and hints at 2028, perhaps, as the appropriate year to advance on these topics.

The pilots do not want to wait.

The strike notice was communicated to the company on August 27, 2026. The staff representatives waited before publishing it, to give one last chance for dialogue.

easyJet France: “why should we invest in our pilots?”

But the latest discussions did not meet expectations. The SNPL denounces the gradual collapse of a dignified social dialogue.

The proposal involved a base salary increase of 3.7%, then in 2027 an increase that would be 2% above the consumer price index.

In addition, to finance ancillary measures, it was proposed to “reduce the base salary increase for all grades“. Across the entire low-cost network, pilots’ salary increases would likely range between 5% and 10% per year.

Other measures were also on the table, but they were too far from expectations. The proposal was therefore not submitted to a vote by SNPL members.

Moreover, a sentence reportedly uttered by the union seems to have lit the fuse.

When asked by the management to reward pilots faithful to the orange uniform, the response was: “why should we invest in our pilots?”

In addition, as with the cabin crew, there was a great daily instability in rosters, which reportedly reached 50.56% over the last two years, according to the document.

“The management has chosen not to listen. It wants our flexibility, our loyalty and our engagement, while refusing to grant us stability, meaningful protections, or even a functional social dialogue“, concludes the leaflet.

Note that in a few days, the cabin crew’s NAO negotiations should also begin… in an explosive climate.

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easyJet France: Strike Confirmed for July and August

August 9, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Grève easyJet France : "des annulations massives de vol" à prévoir dès juillet et en août - Depositphotos, Boarding2Now

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The tension seems to have reached its peak in the cabins of French aircraft.

While the inter-union of France’s cabin crew threatens a large-scale social movement across all carriers operating in our country, at easyJet the strike is no longer merely a threat. It is set to become a reality.

Last week, we explained that within the orange-liveried company, the flight attendants were lamenting a “catastrophic situation.”

The cause? Scheduling instability. “I have been on duty since 2008, so I know this problem well and how it has evolved, but I have never seen anything like this. The situation is unprecedented. People have no fixed schedule. They are changed for almost anything, sent to the four corners of Europe“, lamented William Bourdon, secretary of the SNPNC-FO section.

A last-chance meeting took place this Thursday, July 23, 2026 with management. It ended in failure.

Grève easyJet France : “des annulations massives de vol”

In a statement, the SNPNC places the responsibility for the coming social action squarely on… management.

“Management has also lied about night flights, which were not supposed to occur and are now multiplying nonetheless. The way navigators’ lives are organized has become impossible.

These malfunctions, which management refused to address seriously, render the situation untenable for crews today and jeopardize passenger safety. (…) The proposals put forward proved markedly insufficient and aimed only at buying time“, states the document.

In light of this assessment, it is not only the SNPNC-FO, but all of the airline’s PNC unions—including UNPNC-CFDT—who filed a strike notice.

A letter has been sent to management to inform them of the decision taken at the end of this last meeting.

Thus, the SNPNC-FO and the other representative organizations for the stewards and air stewards have decided to exercise this right and urge the employees they represent to stop working.

Grève easyJet France : des vols annulés dès la fin du mois de juillet !

As required by law, employees whose absence would directly affect flight operations must inform the employer of their “intention to participate in the strike no later than forty-eight hours before“, as well as the rules governing passenger information.

Given this framework, the unions did not set any date in their strike notice.

They will therefore inform management in accordance with the law, i.e., 48 hours before the start of the walkouts. The letter likewise specifies the unions’ demands aimed at addressing scheduling instability.

They demand the immediate implementation of concrete measures guaranteeing scheduling stability, with a maximum of three changes per month per employee, excluding operational events not attributable to the company, the immediate cessation of layovers without explicit authorization from the employee concerned, and the actual return to voluntary work.

They also request the introduction of a specific night-flight allowance and an immediate revision of onboard procedures.

The signatory unions say they remain at the disposal of management if the latter truly wants to move things forward. This social movement was hardly in doubt, given that the vast majority of SNPNC members had expressed support for this solution.

If no date has been mentioned, there is little doubt that the strike could take place in the coming days and even in August. It will inevitably lead to massive flight cancellations, we are told.

The ball is in easyJet France management’s court.

Réaction de la direction d’easyJet :

“We are very disappointed that one of the unions representing our cabin crew based in France has announced a potential action despite our proposals to adjust and address their concerns.

While negotiations are already planned for September, we urge the unions to abandon this counterproductive move at a time that is so important for our customers,” the company stated.”

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easyJet Holidays Launches Its ‘Big Orange Sale’ and Freezes Fuel Surcharges

July 27, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

easyJet holidays lance sa "Big Orange Sale" à l’approche de l’été 2026 - Depositphotos.com, InkDropCreative

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As the summer season approaches, easyJet holidays launches a new edition of its “Big Orange Sale,” accompanied by a strong commitment: not to pass on the rising fuel costs to the prices of flights and holidays.

An initiative that takes place within a tense economic context and aims to support travelers’ purchasing power.

The tour operator of the easyJet group announces that it will maintain its prices across all flights and packages, whether for bookings already made or new sales, for departures scheduled until March 21, 2027.

All-inclusive stays and summer 2026 flights will thus be safeguarded without any fuel-related price increases.

According to Kevin Keogh, Europe Director of easyJet holidays, this measure aims to provide clients with better visibility into their vacation budget, while taking advantage of ongoing promotional offers.

Promotions et séjours à prix compétitifs

As part of this promotional campaign, discounts of up to €400 are offered on thousands of stays, via the code ORANGEPROMO.

The offer covers more than 90 destinations, mainly in Europe and around the Mediterranean.

easyJet holidays highlights a selection of destinations favored by the French for summer 2026, including:

– Agadir (Morocco)

– Mallorca (Spain)

– Tenerife (Spain)

– Sardinia (Italy)

– Brač (Croatia)

These destinations are offered through stays in clubs or 4- and 5-star hotels, tailored especially for families.

The tour operator also emphasizes the accessibility of family vacations, with free spots for children available for summer 2026. Partner properties provide dedicated facilities such as pools, kids’ clubs and activities.

Balnéaire et city breaks au programme

In addition to seaside getaways, easyJet holidays is also developing a range of short urban breaks, notably to London, Budapest and Madrid.

The aim is to respond to a diverse demand, spanning family vacations to escapes with friends or solo trips.

All packages include flights, accommodation, a 23 kg checked baggage allowance and transfers for seaside stays.

The tour operator also highlights flexible booking conditions, with the option to modify and a best price guarantee.

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EasyJet Holidays to Be Resold by 500 German Travel Agencies

July 23, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Eaysjet Holidays bientôt revendu par 500 agences de voyages en Allemagne ! - depositphotos.com Auteur Boarding2Now

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easyJet holidays poursuit son développement européen à travers deux axes principaux : le renforcement de sa distribution en Allemagne et une nouvelle mise en avant de son offre « vol + hôtel » sur le site d’easyJet.

easyJet holidays vient d’annoncer avoir noué un partenariat avec 500 agences de voyages physiques dans la région de Berlin. Ces agences commenceront à commercialiser les forfaits du voyagiste au premier semestre 2027.

« Cette initiative marque une étape importante dans l’ambition du tour-opérateur de renforcer sa présence sur les principaux marchés émetteurs européens au-delà du Royaume-Uni. » indique un communiqué.

Other German regions are expected to follow in the coming months

Le groupe souligne que le marché allemand présente des spécificités importantes, avec une majorité des ventes de voyages à forfait encore réalisées en agences physiques.

Kevin Keogh, directeur Europe d’easyJet holidays, précise :

« Comme la majorité des voyages à forfait en Allemagne sont vendus hors ligne, travailler étroitement avec des partenaires de distribution solides est clairement la bonne approche pour permettre aux vacanciers allemands d’accéder à nos offres attractives. »

Selon le groupe, Berlin constitue un point d’entrée naturel pour cette offensive B2B, la capitale allemande étant l’une des principales bases européennes d’easyJet. D’autres régions allemandes devraient suivre dans les prochains mois.

Le voyagiste pourrait-il nouer un partenariat du même type en France ? « Ce n’est pas à l’ordre du jour » nous répond un porte-parole.

The ‘flight + hotel’ offer provided directly on easyJet’s flight search engine

Parallèlement, easyJet holidays prépare une évolution de son parcours de réservation autour du produit « vol + hôtel ».

L’offre existe déjà dans le catalogue du voyagiste, mais sera désormais davantage mise en avant directement depuis le moteur de recherche vols du site easyJet. L’objectif : capter une clientèle qui recherche d’abord un billet d’avion avant d’envisager une formule packagée.

Selon le groupe, cette évolution vise particulièrement les clients adeptes de city breaks, dont le parcours d’achat débute généralement par une recherche aérienne classique. En proposant l’hôtel dès cette étape, easyJet holidays espère convertir davantage de voyageurs vers des offres dynamiques incluant transport et hébergement.

L’activité tour-opérateur du groupe continue par ailleurs d’afficher une croissance soutenue au 1er semestre de l’exercice 2026.

easyJet holidays a enregistré un bénéfice avant impôt de 61 millions de livres sterling, tandis que le nombre de clients a progressé de 22 %.

Des résultats positifs, alors qu’easyJet plc a essuyé perte avant impôt portée à 552 millions de livres sterling sur la période. (voir encadré).

easyJet results for the first half of 2026

easyJet plc a publié des résultats semestriels en recul pour son exercice 2026, dans un contexte marqué par le conflit au Moyen-Orient et la hausse des coûts du carburant. Malgré une perte avant impôt portée à 552 millions de livres sterling au premier semestre, le groupe souligne une demande toujours soutenue, notamment sur les réservations de dernière minute, et confirme ses objectifs de croissance à moyen terme.

Sur les six premiers mois clos au 31 mars 2026, la compagnie a vu son trafic progresser de 6 % sur un an, avec un coefficient de remplissage atteignant 90 %, soit deux points de plus qu’un an auparavant. La capacité exprimée en ASK (Available Seats Kilometer) a également augmenté de 8 %.

Dans son communiqué, easyJet explique que le conflit au Moyen-Orient a eu un impact direct sur l’activité, notamment à travers une hausse des coûts du carburant et une visibilité réduite sur les réservations à moyen terme. Le groupe précise toutefois que « les réservations au cours du mois de départ continuent d’afficher une bonne dynamique par rapport à l’an dernier ».

La hausse des coûts reste sensible. Le CASK (Cost per available seat kilometer) total progresse de 5 % sur un an, intégrant notamment 25 millions de livres sterling de coûts carburant supplémentaires enregistrés en mars.

Kenton Jarvis, CEO d’easyJet a déclaré : « Malgré l’incertitude à court terme créée par le conflit au Moyen-Orient, easyJet est bien positionnée pour faire face à l’environnement actuel, soutenue par l’un des bilans les plus solides de l’aviation européenne. »

Pour les prochaines années, easyJet prévoit toutefois un ralentissement de sa croissance capacitaire à partir du premier semestre 2027. La compagnie confirme enfin son objectif de dépasser à moyen terme un milliard de livres sterling de résultat avant impôt, à mesure que les conditions de marché se stabiliseront.