EasyJet Switzerland
Low-cost airline of Switzerland
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EasyJet Switzerland SA (styled as easyJet) is a Swiss low-cost airline based in Meyrin, in the canton of Geneva.[2][3][4] It operates scheduled flights as an EasyJet franchisee from Geneva Airport and EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.[5]
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| Founded | 18 May 1988 (as TEA Switzerland) | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 22 March 1989 | ||||||
| AOC # | CH.AOC.1018[1] | ||||||
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| Fleet size | 31 | ||||||
| Destinations | 80 | ||||||
| Parent company | EasyJet plc (40%) | ||||||
| Headquarters | Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland | ||||||
| Key people | Jean-Marc Thévenaz (managing director) | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
History
The airline was established on 18 May 1988 as TEA Switzerland and started operations on 23 March 1989 as part of the TEA group. In 1998, EasyJet acquired a 40% stake in the company, and it was renamed EasyJet Switzerland on 1 April 1998[6]
In 2013, the airline was owned by private investors (51%) and EasyJet plc (49%) and had 770 employees.[7]
Fleet
Current fleet
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As of August 2025[update], EasyJet Switzerland operates the following aircraft:[8]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
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| Airbus A320-200 | 24 | — | 186 | |
| Airbus A320neo | 7 | — | 186 | |
| Total | 31 | — | ||
Historical fleet
Over the years, the former TEA Switzerland and later EasyJet Switzerland operated the following aircraft:[citation needed]
| Aircraft | Introduced | Retired | Replacement |
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| Boeing 737-300 | 1989 | 2010 | Airbus A319-100 |
| Airbus A319-100 | 2003 | 2023 | Airbus A320-200 Airbus A320neo |
