UK low-cost carrier EasyJet has appointed former Ryanair executive Peter Bellew as its new chief operating officer, it disclosed today as it reported «robust» third-quarter trading.
EasyJet chief Johan Lundgren says Bellew’s experience at both low-cost and full-service carriers – he served a stint as Malaysia Airlines’ chief executive – meant he would be a «great addition» to the team.
Bellew is leaving Ryanair at the end of the year, but it is not yet confirmed when he would take up his new role at EasyJet, says Lundgren…