I was thinking the same. Even Stansted with its spare capacity and now under MAG control does not appear to have affected Luton in the slightest.
I think next year Luton will be touching 12 million passengers and once the terminal is expanded easyJet could well drop all services from Stansted.
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Easyjet news
AFTER delivering record profits for the fourth year in a row, Luton-based easyJet expects the growth to continue, especially at their UK home.
A 20 per cent growth in passengers at Luton Airport is expected next year.
Sophie Dekkers, easyJet UK Director said: “We saw a one per cent increase in passengers at Luton last year and we expect an even bigger growth next year, with the new routes we are launching from Luton.”
They include the only UK airline offering direct flights to Moroccan holiday resort Essaouria, along with routes to Bodrum and Antalya in Turkey.
Ms Dekkers added: “As a result we will be expanding our Luton fleet from 15 to 18 planes and as a result we expect to see a passenger increase of around 20 per cent from Luton.
“We are excited to grow our partnership with the airport and have recently agreed a new 10-year infrastructure deal, showing our dedication to Luton.”
A new route from Luton to Porto will also start next year.
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