EasyJet Celebrates 30 Years of Revolutionizing Affordable Travel

EasyJet marked its 30th anniversary on November 10, 2025, commemorating three decades since its maiden flight from Luton Airport to Glasgow on November 10, 1995. The budget airline, founded by entrepreneur Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has significantly expanded its operations and brand since its inception. According to Cathy Adams, travel news features editor of the Times and Sunday Times, the rise of budget airlines like EasyJet has been a pivotal moment in the travel industry. "Few recent moments in travel have been more important than the explosion of mass travel, brought about by the rise of budget airlines like EasyJet," Adams said. The airline's low-cost model has made flying more accessible to the average person, but it has also raised concerns about the environmental impact of increased air travel. Former EasyJet pilot George Hibberd noted that while the airline has made flying more accessible, it has come at a cost to the climate. "Unfortunately, that has come at a cost," Hibberd said. EasyJet's growth has been fueled in part by the popular TV documentary "Airline," which provided an inside look at the airline's operations. Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the founder of EasyJet, was 28 years old when he founded the airline. He conducted research in the United States, where he learned that starting a low-cost airline was a lucrative business model. "I learned if you really want to make money in this area, you should start a low-cost airline," Haji-Ioannou said. EasyJet's 30-year history is marked by several significant milestones. The airline has expanded its operations to become one of the largest low-cost carriers in Europe, with a fleet of over 300 aircraft. It has also become a major player in the global airline industry, with a presence in over 30 countries. As EasyJet looks to the future, it is facing increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact. The airline has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon emissions and has invested in sustainable aviation fuels. However, the airline industry as a whole faces significant challenges in reducing its carbon footprint, and EasyJet will need to continue to innovate and adapt to meet these challenges. In the coming decades, EasyJet is likely to continue to play a major role in the travel industry. As the airline industry continues to evolve, EasyJet will need to stay ahead of the curve to remain competitive. With its commitment to innovation and sustainability, EasyJet is well-positioned to continue to shape the future of travel.