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easyJet cuts operations in the UK

London, UK - Due to excessive airport passenger duties

Low-cost airline easyJet might reduce its operations in the UK to move some of them on continental Europe, CEO, Andrew Harrison, announced today, explaining that such a measure is expected to affect about 250 jobs in the UK. "The rise in APD (airport passenger duty) hits regional airports hardest -Harrison stated- and increases the pressure to move aircraft to mainland Europe. The government seems...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1108881
Rome, Italy, 09/03/2009 17:55
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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