EasyJet, the largest airline operating out of London Gatwick, has reached a significant milestone by transporting 250 Millionth passengers since it began flights from the airport in December 1999. The airline celebrated this achievement by awarding a fortunate couple from Crawley, Amy Lovegrove and Richard Hansen, with complimentary return flights from Gatwick to Rhodes.

Since its inaugural flight to Geneva nearly 25 years ago, easyJet has expanded significantly, making Gatwick its largest base within its network. Today, the airline manages a fleet of 68 aircraft from Gatwick, offering flights to 102 destinations and transporting nearly 20 million passengers annually.

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