Will Brexit potentially have an impact on intra-Schengen flights by EasyJet in November?

I need to fly at the end of November between Zurich and Berlin, the price of a EasyJet flight is 150, the flight on Lufthansa or Swiss Air goes for 250. Normally I would just fly with the cheapest option, but EasyJet is a British company and I am afraid they may lose their rights to fly between Schengen space airports in the event of a hard Brexit on 31th of October. I have not found clear information on what could happen and I am afraid the flight may be canceled I could be forced to book a very expensive last minute flight.

Any thoughts on the risk level of buying the tickets with a British flag company?

Best Answer

easyJet consists of three companies: easyJet UK, easyJet Europe and easyJet Switzerland. You can tell which company is operating each flight by looking at the flight number:

When you book your flight with us, your flight booking is issued by easyJet Airline Company Limited. There are three operating airlines in the easyJet group all of which offer the same service on board and throughout your journey. Your flight will normally be operated by:

easyJet UK Limited if your flight number begins EZY

easyJet Europe Airline GmbH if your flight number begins EJU

easyJet Switzerland S.A. if your flight number begins EZS

Flights between Zürich and Berlin are operated by easyJet Europe, which is based in Vienna. As The Road Less Travelled noted, this subsidiary was created in order to operate flights within Europe after Brexit. Since easyJet Europe is an Austrian company, it will continue to operate, without any interruption, after Brexit.

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How does Brexit affect EasyJet?

EasyJet took the decision to remain majority EU owned and controlled following Brexit in March 2019. Brexit means 52.65% of EasyJet's shares are now held outside of the EU. EasyJet will suspend voting rights on a "last in, first out" basis until control is below a cap of 49.5% non-EU ownership.

Is Easy Jet Safe?

easyJet, a relatively young airline, gets 14th place among the world's safest airlines. During their 25-year history, easyJet did register any hull losses. With 51 incidents, easyJet achieved a risk index of 91.7%.

Does EasyJet fly Dublin?

LOW-COST airline EasyJet will not be flying into Dublin, despite recently announced plans to build a new terminal at the airport specially designed for budget carriers, according to the company.

How is EasyJet?

easyJet is Certified as a 4-Star Low-Cost Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service. Product rating includes cabin comfort, baggage / seat charges, buy onboard food & beverages, cabin cleanliness, and service rating is for cabin and ground staff.

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