Things are well and truly kicking off in the airline world, with EasyJet setting its sights on British Airways like a budget airline Robin Hood, except instead of stealing from the rich, it’s offering half-price memberships to the disgruntled elite. If you’ve got British Airways status, EasyJet wants you, and it’s willing to roll out the (slightly scuffed) orange carpet to get you.
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The Deal: EasyJet Plus at Half Price
EasyJet is slashing the cost of its EasyJet Plus membership in half, bringing it down from £249 a year to a much more palatable £122. But there’s a catch: this offer is exclusively for British Airways Executive Club members (Gold, Silver, or Bronze). Basically, if you were part of the great BA status massacre of 2025, EasyJet is here to console you with some slightly fancier budget flying.
Why Is EasyJet Doing This?
Because BA fumbled the bag. Spectacularly.
Just before the new year, British Airways decided to throw its most loyal customers under the bus (or, more accurately, the budget terminal) by revamping the Executive Club so that status points were no longer earned by distance travelled but by how much you spent. Unsurprisingly, this led to outrage, confusion, and a fair amount of passive-aggressive Twitter rants.
EasyJet, being the opportunistic genius that it is, saw an opening and is now offering a budget-friendly escape plan for all those BA refugees.
What Do You Actually Get with EasyJet Plus?
For your £122, you get:
- Free seat selection
- Fast-track security
- Speedy boarding
- Fast bag drop
- 10% off snacks (because nothing says “luxury” like discounted Pringles at 38,000 feet)
- The ability to switch to an earlier flight home
- A large cabin bag
- A price promise (refund if your flight price drops after booking)
Now, not all perks are created equal, so let’s break down the real wins here.
Where’s the Value?
Free seat selection – Always handy, but it only applies to you, not your entire booking. So if you’re travelling with your partner, friends, or emotional-support houseplant, they’re still on their own.
Price promise – This is one of the strongest perks. If you book a flight and the price drops later, EasyJet will refund you the difference. It is not quite the Champagne and Lounge access of BA Gold, but hey, free money is free money.
So, Is It Worth It?
If you regularly fly around Europe, then yes, EasyJet Plus could genuinely save you money. Let’s do some quick maths (don’t worry, no calculator required):
- 10 flights with a large cabin bag = £290
- 10 flights with free premium seat selection = £225
- 10 flights with fast-track security = £60
That’s £575 in value for a £122 membership. Even with EasyJet’s finest hidden fees, that’s a solid deal.
If your BA status is circling the drain and you’re looking for a way to reclaim some dignity while keeping your travel perks, this might just be the lifeline you need.
Click here to sign up and prepare for life in the orange lane.
