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Quick facts about easyJet

À propos easyJet

easyJet (IATA: U2, ICAO: EZY) is a GB airline.

easyJet is one of Europe's leading short-haul airlines and the second-largest low-cost carrier on the continent by passengers. Founded in 1995 by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, easyJet operates from over 30 bases across Europe, connecting travellers to more than 160 destinations. The airline's orange livery and no-frills model helped democratise short-haul air travel across Europe.

Did you know? easyJet was the first low-cost carrier to introduce allocated seating across its entire network, departing from the traditional low-cost model of free-for-all boarding.

easyJet — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for easyJet passengers

Main Hubs
London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN), Bristol (BRS), Edinburgh (EDI), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris CDG (CDG)
Founded
1995 — 31 years of service
Fleet Size
~340 aircraft
Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A320neo
Destinations
160+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Hands-free bag policy: FLEXI fare includes large cabin bag. Standard fare: 1 small underseat bag only. Hold bag from £/€13 when pre-booked. 23kg checked bag.
Check-in Tips
easyJet online check-in opens 30 days and closes 2 hours before departure. Speedy Boarding passengers board first. Allocated seating — seats can be pre-selected for a fee.

How to Track easyJet Flights

Tracking a easyJet flight on Departra is simple. Enter your U2 flight number in the search box above — for example, U2100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.