Blow for North East and London passengers as easyJet announces base closures

Budget airline easyJet has announced it is closing a range of bases across the country following the impact of COVID-19.

The firm announced the closure of its Newcastle, Stansted and Southend bases, ending international flights from the airports

Johan Lundgren, easyJet chief executive, commented: “We have had to take the very difficult decision to close three UK bases as a result of the unprecedented impact of the pandemic and related travel restrictions, compounded by quarantine measures in the UK which is impacting demand for travel.”

A Newcastle International Airport spokeswoman added: “As of today easyJet concluded its staff consultation and has taken the decision to close three UK bases including Newcastle International Airport. Our thoughts go out to all easyJet staff who have been affected.

“The North East has a long standing relationship with easyJet and whilst this base closure will impact flights to all their international destinations the airline will maintain year-round services to Belfast, Bristol and Nice for this summer only.”

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