James Marchant
Head of Business Development, easyJet
A low-cost airline is offering business customers a range of benefits to get the most out of their journeys.
Ask frequent business flyers what they want, and most will point to competitive fares and a seamless journey through the airport. Fast-track security, speedy boarding and access to airport lounges can help smooth the way.
Making low-cost business travel easy
James Marchant, Head of Business Development for low-cost airline easyJet, says around 20% of their passengers are travelling for business.
While there is no business class section on easyJet aircraft, he points to solutions that take the hassle out of a journey. “Our approach is to make low-cost business travel easy,” he says. “For the business customers, that means we need to fly to the right place at the right time and have a product that is suitable for their journey objective.”
Our approach is to make
low-cost business travel easy.
Subscription membership
Core products for business customers are: easyJet Plus, a subscription membership programme costing £249 a year offering Fast Track security, Speedy Boarding, cabin bag and seat choice; and Inclusive Plus, a premium product available through easyJet’s approved travel management companies. It offers similar benefits, plus hold luggage, a meal deal on board, lounge access and the ability to change the date of travel.
“We think easyJet Plus pays for itself within five flights,” adds Marchant. “Our objective is to enable our business customers to carry out work, collaborate and make connections in a cost-effective way, providing them with great value coupled with an enhanced experience at every stage when flying with us.”
