EasyJet to open two bases in France in bid to scupper Air France plans (Telegraph.co.uk)
October 6, 2011
The Luton-based carrier, which is already in a running battle with founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, will on Thursday announce that it is opening two new bases in Nice and Toulouse – a pre-emptive strike against Air France.
The move is an attempt to steal the thunder from the Gallic flag-carrier, which has recently unveiled its own plans to operate a low-cost model from new regional bases.
Air France opened a new base in Marseille on October 2 but is stuck in negotiations with the unions over other bases, including in Nice and Toulouse.
The Luton-based carrier, which is already in a running battle with founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, will on Thursday announce that it is opening two new bases in Nice and Toulouse – a pre-emptive strike against Air France.The move is an attempt to steal the thunder from the Gallic flag-carrier, which has recently unveiled its own plans to operate a low-cost model from new regional bases.Air France opened a new base in Marseille on October 2 but is stuck in negotiations with the unions over other bases, including in Nice and Toulouse.
Complete article in The Telegraph (UK)