Easyjet
About easyJet
easyJet is one of the UK’s leading low-cost airlines. Founded in 1995, easyJet’s rapid growth was driven by the demand for no-frills air travel among consumers. Its founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou was inspired by the success of America’s first major low-cost airline, Southwest Airlines. He adopted the same approach to price elasticity to make national and European flights supremely competitive.
easyJet’s primary headquarters has always been London Luton Airport. However, it also has operating bases across the UK, including London Gatwick, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, Birmingham and Belfast.
On board easyJet flights, you can expect a comfortable cabin, ensuring pleasant trips from A to B. In terms of in-flight amenities, you can be sure of plenty of hot and cold drinks and snacks to keep you fuelled for your journey.
One of the best features of easyJet is its FLEXI fare and easyJet Plus schemes. A FLEXI fare allows you to change the date and time of your flight without paying another penny - many people like to know if they can change their flights for free, so it's an appealing option. easyJet Plus membership is also open to easyJet frequent flyers and includes allocated seats, exclusive bag-drop desks, fast-track security and additional cabin luggage.
Check-in with easyJet
For ultimate convenience, easyJet allows you to check in for flights online, which usually open between 30 days and 2 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure.
To complete the online check-in process, ensure you’ve provided all the necessary details from your passport, including full name and passport number on the Opodo website or app. This is also known as ‘Advance Passenger Information’ (API).
If you prefer to check in face-to-face, there’s always the option of heading to an easyJet check-in desk. Check-in typically closes 40 minutes before the scheduled departure time of your flight.
easyJet Hand Luggage
Hand luggage is one of the biggest differentiators between low-cost airlines in the UK. If you’re keen to know about the different types of hand luggage on easyJet flights and what your ticket allows you to take on, read on as we explain all you need to know:
- All passengers are permitted to take one small cabin bag on board free of charge (up to 45 x 36 x 20cm, inclusive of wheels and handles).
- Large cabin bags (up to 56 x 45 x 25cm, inclusive of wheels and handles) can be brought on board by those in Up Front and Extra Legroom seats. You can also prepay for large cabin bags in advance. easyJet Plus members and FLEXI fare passengers are also permitted to bring one large cabin bag on board per person.
easyJet Hold Luggage
If you’re travelling further afield or with kids and you need the peace of mind of extra luggage space, easyJet allows you to check in bags to the hold too:
- Each traveller (including children and infants) can purchase up to three pieces of hold luggage.
- Standard bags for hold luggage must weigh no more than 23kg. There’s a maximum weight of 32kg per bag. Travellers checking in bags over 23kg have to pay for additional weight in 3kg units.
- Travelling with family or friends on the same flight and booking reference? If so, you’re allowed to pool your overall hold luggage allowance.
Finding cheap flights with easyJet
How do I check in with Opodo?
When you buy easyJet flights with us, you can usually check in online through Opodo 24 hours before the scheduled flight time. Click through to easyJet from our site, fill in your booking reference (usually a six-digit alphanumeric code found in your Opodo confirmation email) and follow the on-screen instructions.
Do I have to select my seats in advance?
No. If you don’t select your seat pre-flight, you’ll be randomly allocated a seat on the flight. This will be assigned to you when you receive your digital or paper-based boarding pass.
If my easyJet flight is cancelled, am I eligible for compensation?
All easyJet flights cancelled within 14 days of departure may be eligible for EC261 compensation. This compensation will only be rejected if the cancellation is caused by an ‘extraordinary circumstance’, including employee strikes or severe weather conditions.
How can I change my seat on an easyJet flight?
It may be possible to change your seat within your Opodo account. Alternatively, you can head to the Opodo website or app and manage your booking there. Wherever you manage your booking, you'll need your booking reference and email address. With easyJet, you can change your seats until two hours before scheduled departure, provided you haven’t already checked in. If you’ve already checked in and want to change your seat, you’ll need to contact their customer service department.