The numbers of easyJet pilots departing to the greener pastures of Jet2 are limited. Almost all easyJet leavers go there because of better base locations, for personal reasons or because they may have become “bitter” and dissatisfied with easyJet. Jet2s Airbus fleet is still maturing so take tales of near blank winter rosters with a pinch of salt. No airline can survive long by paying pilots to sit at home while aircraft sit getting damp on airport ramps.
The reality is that Jet2 is competing for easyJet’s experienced pilots and going toe to toe with easyJet on key summer routes. It’s forcing easyJet to up its game and the competition for pilots at bases like Luton is only good news for terms and conditions at both companies.
Enjoy it while it lasts.