EasyJet signs deal to double traffic at MAG’s Stansted Airport

MANCHESTER Airport Group – the new owner of London Stansted Airport – has signed a deal allowing EasyJet to grow passenger numbers to 6 million a year over the next five years.

The long-term growth framework agreement will enable the airline, which operates eight aircraft on up to 27 routes, to more than double its passenger numbers at Stansted from a current 2.8 million passengers to 6 million passengers a year.

As well as offering new destinations, EasyJet’s focus on the corporate market means the agreement can also facilitate an increase in the number of business travellers using Stansted, it said.

Charlie Cornish, chief executive of MAG, said: “London Stansted will flourish under MAG’s ownership as we actively market the airport, the region and its strong connectivity, including direct rail access to both London and Cambridge, to airlines and introduce lots more airline competition into the London market.

“The quality of our offer is compelling and we strongly believe that London Stansted has a key role to play in any debate on South East capacity and today’s positive announcement by EasyJet confirms that.”