Since Easy Jet's founding in 1995, the Luton, England based airline has grown to a staff of over 6,000 people. Easy Jet operates approximately 500 routes in 28 countries including the UK, France, Spain, Sweden and Germany. They fly extensively in Eastern Europe and also have flights to Israel, Morocco, Turkey and the Maltese Islands. Bookings and check-ins can be made online, over the phone, or in person. Easy Jet has partnerships with hotels, hostels, car rentals and tour companies that can also be accessed and reserved through their website. Unaccompanied minors under the age of 14 cannot travel on Easy Jet.
Jet2 began in the 1980s as Channel Express Air Services. It began offering discounted airfares in 2003 from its headquarters, Leeds Bradford Airport in the UK, to Amsterdam. Jet2 now has bases in Glasgow, Edinburgh, New Castle, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands, Manchester, Blackpool and Belfast. They offer discounted airfares to more than 15 European countries, 8 Mediterranean islands, Egypt, Israel and the New York City. Jet2 was voted the 2010 Airline of the Year by ISPY and Holiday Extras.com 2010's Best Value for Money Silver Award and Best Airline Cabin Crew Bronze Award.
Wizz Air is a UK based discount airline that flies into destinations across the entire continent of Europe. They advertise their best deals based upon recent searches on the website. As of October 2010, one-way flights from the UK to Poland, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Latvia were as low as GBP 18.99. Flights can be booked through the website, and Wizz has partnerships with hostels, hotels, taxi companies and car rentals that can also be accessed through the main website. For an extra fee, travelers can purchase a seat with extra leg room or priority boarding.
