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EasyJet to use drones and augmented reality (for maintenance, not flights)

By Kevin May | May 7, 2014

Drones might be the preserve of the military, rich amateur film buffs or destination marketers, but EasyJet has also found a practical use. As part of a series of initiatives announced this week th Read More

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Ryanair back on the GDS after ten years via Travelport agreement

By Kevin May | March 11, 2014

Travelport will be the first global distribution system to have Ryanair fares for a decade after a significant u-turn in strategy by the low cost carrier. In a multi-year agreement announced by the Read More

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Back to the future - Hotelopia steps again into EasyJet Holidays role

By Linda Fox | March 10, 2014

Hotelopia has been handed a contract of more than three years to furnish easyJet with hotel accommodation for its holidays arm. Statements from the TUI-owned brand and the airline say the deal come Read More

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Transavia says low cost carriers must embrace third party distribution

By Kevin May | January 28, 2014

One of Europe's oldest low cost carriers has added to a growing distribution debate by claiming its fellow airlines have "no option" but to overhaul their traditional ticketing model. Transavia, wh Read More

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Ryanair wants ticket distribution via agencies, talking to all three GDSs

By Kevin May | January 15, 2014

When we said hell had frozen over at Ryanair, as it finally opened a Twitter account, we were being tongue in cheek - but it now appears the cold spell has continued in a serious way. Just three da Read More

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Out in the open? Ryanair touts top-secret Google partnership

By Kevin May | January 12, 2014

Nothing like a story about two of the industry's most talked about brands - Ryanair and Google - working together to get people a bit hot under the collar. An interview with Ryanair CEO Michael O'L Read More

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What keeps business travel experts awake at night?

By Kevin May | December 2, 2013

Not ill-fitting eye masks, anyway. This was the question handed to a group from various strands of the business travel world at the CAPA Summit in Amsterdam this week. It's a standard thing to ask Read More

News / Online

EasyJet pulls ahead of Ryanair, British Airways closes in - Top UK travel websites, September 2013

By PhocusWire | October 14, 2013

EasyJet has stretched its lead at the top of leading travel websites in the UK, moving further ahead of Ryanair as third placed British Airways narrows the gap on the Irish carrier. The gap between Read More

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EasyJet doesn't ban a Twitter critic from flying after all

By Sean O'Neil | September 25, 2013

Last night, an easyJet gate agent stopped a passenger from boarding a flight because he had criticised the airliner on the social network Twitter, according to The Drum. When the discussion escalat Read More

News / Technology

Hell freezes over - Ryanair heads into social media (and some other tech stuff)

By Linda Fox | September 20, 2013

Ryanair - that low-cost airline renowned for not engaging in social media has this morning unveiled a digital marketing strategy including social media. The first clue came earlier this week when t Read More

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EasyJet looks to drive further agency bookings via Amadeus light ticketing tech

By Linda Fox | September 16, 2013

Amadeus has unveiled a service improving the process for travel agents making easyJet reservations. Read More

News / Online

EasyJet takes crown from Ryanair (by slimmest of margins) - Top UK travel websites, June 2013

By PhocusWire | July 17, 2013

After losing its coveted position as the leading airline website in the UK in May, EasyJet has regained top spot from Ryanair despite losing market share in June. Read More

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Ryanair takes prime position from EasyJet - Top UK travel websites, May 2013

By PhocusWire | June 13, 2013

EasyJet has seen its prized position as market leader in the list of leading airline websites in the UK snatched away by arch rival Ryanair. Read More

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No frills carriers fly ahead, Thomas Cook overtakes Expedia - Top UK travel websites, April 2013

By PhocusWire | May 20, 2013

The gap between EasyJet and Ryanair has narrowed at the top of leading airline websites in the UK, but the pair have also stretched their respective leads over British Airways. Read More