Just when you think things can’t get much worse, go to the last line in this piece that’s just appeared in the Evening Standard.
EasyJet has confirmed plans to close its base at Stansted airport from September 1, the Standard can reveal.
The budget airline will also close its Southend and Newcastle bases, putting 670 jobs at risk.
It is understood the airline discussed the plans with unions today.
The airline has been battling to slash costs in the face of the coronavirus pandemic which has forced planes to remain.
The move will see outbound flights cut from Stansted and Newcastle, but in-bound flights continue. All flights in and out of Southend will end.