EasyJet UK Limited (trading as easyJet) is a British

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and a subsidiary of EasyJet plc. It was founded in 2017, after the

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to leave the

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History

The airline was established following the UK referendum vote to leave the European Union and the airline's preparation against possible outcomes of

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. EasyJet structured itself as a pan-European airline group with three different

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s, each based in Austria, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.Easyjet UK Limited - Annual Report and Accounts for the period ended 20 September 2018 EasyJet plc is thus a pan-European airline group with three airlines based in the UK, Austria and Switzerland (easyJet UK,

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, and

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Destinations

EasyJet UK flies to over 40 countries and over 60 airports. This list includes the parent company's and its subsidiaries' destinations.

Fleet

, EasyJet UK operates the following aircraft:

References

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