Hitwise names easyJet.com top travel website

easyJet.com has been recognised as the most popular airline website in the UK for the third year running by Hitwise, the leading online competitive intelligence company.

The airline’s website was also recognised as the most visited of any travel and transport company – ahead of other airlines as well as rail, ferry and car websites.

Hitwise monitored the internet habits of 8.43 million UK internet users throughout 2007.

easyJet currently operates 391 routes between 103 airports in 26 countries, offering consumers the choice of extensive European travel as well as the convenience of 41 UK domestic routes, which are easily accessible for all leisure and business travellers.

easyJet carried over 38 million passengers in 2007 and with the successful completion of the takeover of GB Airways expects to welcome onboard over 42 million passengers in the next 12 months.