easyJet continues network expansion despite challenging outlook ahead

British-based LCC, easyJet, is maintaining its expansionist strategy, despite reporting a near-double net loss in the six months to 31-Mar-2009. The carrier has announced plans to introduce four new destinations as well as increase selected frequencies at London Gatwick and on the Copenhagen-Berlin sector during the Northern Summer travel period commencing Jul-2009. [970 words]

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This report contains the following subheadings:

• Strengthens Gatwick position
• Doubles Copenhagen frequency
• Expansion battle continues
• Expansion dispute leads to management reshuffle
• Takes legal action against InteRes
• Renews contract with Mondial Assistance
• Signs contract with Starbucks

This report contains the following charts and tables:

• easyJet London Gatwick frequency plans
• London Gatwick capacity breakdown by carrier (seats per week as % of total)
• Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways European passenger traffic growth: May-2008 to Apr-2009
• easyJet share price: May-2008 to May2009