EasyJet CEO Says `Flailing' Air France, Lufthansa Are Easy Prey
- McCall focused on key nations after setbacks in new markets
- Executive pledges future to carrier after M&S job-link
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EasyJet Plc, Europe’s second-biggest discount carrier, said weaknesses at network rivals Air France-KLM Group and Deutsche Lufthansa AG will allow it to carry on grabbing customers in key countries after suffering a series of setbacks while seeking to attack new markets.
Chief Executive Carolyn McCall says she’s unperturbed at having to rein in operations to Moscow as a result of the weakening Russian economy and stricter visa rules, North Africa as a result of the deteriorating security situation and in Italy after encountering heightened competition.