Summary
EasyJet is celebrating 30 years since its first flight from Luton to Glasgow on November 10, 1995. The budget airline, founded by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has grown significantly, becoming the largest airline in the UK with a notable presence in the travel industry.
Key Facts
- EasyJet's first flight took off on November 10, 1995, from Luton to Glasgow.
- Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou founded EasyJet when he was 28, inspired by the U.S. airline industry.
- The company started with one aircraft and 77 employees; now it has 356 aircraft and 19,000 staff.
- EasyJet is known for its white and orange planes and is the largest airline in the UK.
- A TV documentary called Airline helped increase EasyJet's popularity.
- The airline's marketing included stunts like wearing orange boiler suits on a rival's plane.
- EasyJet began using Luton Airport because it was the cheapest option in London.
- EasyJet's growth contributed to making air travel more accessible and has influenced travel expectations.
