Easyjet is cheaper than alternative carriers on the busiest European routes the majority of the time, according to a new poll.
The survey found the budget carrier was less expensive 79% of the time and that companies save over £100 on at least 35% of journeys.
But it also found that companies are ignoring their own rules and are wasting money by only booking Easyjet for 10% of journeys.
According to previous research, more than a third of companies adopt a “lowest logical fare” policy for European short haul travel. Therefore, it is clear that these policies are not being enforced fully, the airline claimed.
Easyjet commissioned ITM Research to conduct the independent price comparison study of business travellers.
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The study was conducted on a random sample of 300 booked itineraries over a three month period between June and August and covered a basket of return fares across 22 European and UK routes from London.
The analysis included any negotiated fares with traditional airlines compared with the base Easyjet price plus speedy boarding and applicable fees and taxes.
The research also showed that when it came to UK domestic travel, the frequency of Easyjet schedules meant that on 90% of occasions it was shown to offer a cheaper alternative itinerary to the flight booked.
The airline’s UK regional general manager David Osborne said: “Once again easyJet debunks the myth that special sweetheart deals negotiated with the legacy airlines provide value for money – they don’t.
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