Figures show easyJet is UK's largest airline
Luton-based firm tops the table, measured by passenger numbers
Latest figures published by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) this week, show that Luton-based airline easyJet is the UK's largest airline, measured by the number of passengers flown for the second year in a row.
In 2009, more than 28 million passengers flew with easyJet through UK airports – more than any other airline.
The no frills company says its success is based on offering the lowest fares to the most convenient airports.
In just 15 years easyJet has grown from a small two aircraft operation to become the UK's largest airline, operating out of 16 airports across the UK from Inverness to Luton.
EasyJet chief executive Andy Harrison said: "EasyJet is now the UK's National airline. Passengers have clearly voted with their feet, boarding easyJet's aircraft more than any other airline."
Ryanair was second, with 50,000 less passengers than easyJet.
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