EasyJet, the UK-based low cost carrier, has ordered 15 A320s and converted an existing order for 20 A319s into an order for the same number of A320s.
EasyJet currently operates 182 Airbus A320 planes.
“We are pleased to announce this agreement with Airbus. It will help deliver easyJet’s strategy of continued profitable growth, whilst providing even more flight capacity for our passengers,” said Carolyn McCall, chief executive of easyJet.
“A central feature of the agreement is the flexibility it gives easyJet to vary the growth rate in its capacity to reflect economic conditions and market opportunities
EasyJet transported 34.6 million people in 2010, making it the world’s third largest international airline based on passengers carried.
“This easyJet order from a world leader in low cost air travel is a great endorsement and recognition of our state of the art A320 Family. The A320 is the industry benchmark for passenger comfort, reliability, productivity and eco-efficiency,” said John Leahy, chief operating officer, customers, Airbus.