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| EasyJet offers private jet experience at Luton – without the private jet | EasyJet offers private jet experience at Luton – without the private jet |
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| EasyJet passengers can now travel like billionaires – at least to as far as the steps of the plane – following the launch of a new venture to allow the airline’s customers to use the private jet terminal and facilities at Luton airport. | EasyJet passengers can now travel like billionaires – at least to as far as the steps of the plane – following the launch of a new venture to allow the airline’s customers to use the private jet terminal and facilities at Luton airport. |
| Passengers can pay £475 to be checked in and clear security while relaxing in a luxury lounge, before being driven across the airfield to the plane in a private car and returning to bleak reality onboard. | Passengers can pay £475 to be checked in and clear security while relaxing in a luxury lounge, before being driven across the airfield to the plane in a private car and returning to bleak reality onboard. |
| The partnership will allow passengers travelling from the headquarters of Britain’s biggest budget airline to use Luton’s new Signature terminal, opened in December 2016. | The partnership will allow passengers travelling from the headquarters of Britain’s biggest budget airline to use Luton’s new Signature terminal, opened in December 2016. |
| Whether passengers who may have booked flights for as little as £9.49 will think £475 is a price worth paying to effectively bypass Luton airport remains to be seen. | Whether passengers who may have booked flights for as little as £9.49 will think £475 is a price worth paying to effectively bypass Luton airport remains to be seen. |
| Andrew Middleton, easyJet’s head of ancillary revenue, said: “While easyJet will always be famous for our low fares and fantastic onboard service, for some passengers this is a chance to combine those things with a VIP experience for their loved ones and we think it will be particularly popular for those celebrating a milestone birthday, anniversary or other special occasion, or for those travelling on business.” | Andrew Middleton, easyJet’s head of ancillary revenue, said: “While easyJet will always be famous for our low fares and fantastic onboard service, for some passengers this is a chance to combine those things with a VIP experience for their loved ones and we think it will be particularly popular for those celebrating a milestone birthday, anniversary or other special occasion, or for those travelling on business.” |
| The deal underlines Luton’s status as the biggest base for private aviation in Britain, as well as being a byword for budget travel. Celebrities such as Brad Pitt and Taylor Swift have flown from there, while Lewis Hamilton’s and John Travolta’s own private jets are regularly spotted by airport staff. The England football team also often travel from Luton on private flights. | The deal underlines Luton’s status as the biggest base for private aviation in Britain, as well as being a byword for budget travel. Celebrities such as Brad Pitt and Taylor Swift have flown from there, while Lewis Hamilton’s and John Travolta’s own private jets are regularly spotted by airport staff. The England football team also often travel from Luton on private flights. |
| The private jet experience allows passengers to pass through customs, immigration and security without queues – and, for some customers, without even stepping in the terminal itself. Evie Freeman, of Signature Flight Support, said: “Customers can now enjoy an elite experience normally only available to those utilising private aircraft.” The service costs £475 for the first passenger and £120 for each additional member in a travelling group. | The private jet experience allows passengers to pass through customs, immigration and security without queues – and, for some customers, without even stepping in the terminal itself. Evie Freeman, of Signature Flight Support, said: “Customers can now enjoy an elite experience normally only available to those utilising private aircraft.” The service costs £475 for the first passenger and £120 for each additional member in a travelling group. |
| Signature’s newest terminal is the third and biggest private terminal at Luton, which sees around 30,000 private jet arrivals and departures each year. | Signature’s newest terminal is the third and biggest private terminal at Luton, which sees around 30,000 private jet arrivals and departures each year. |
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