If you’ve ever flown from Luton, you’ll know the drill: early alarms, low-cost airlines, long queues, and a terminal that doesn’t forgive poor planning. When your flight’s at 6am with easyJet, Wizz Air or Ryanair, the last thing you want is to be circling for parking or overpaying at the barrier.

Right now, American Express Gold cardholders can get a massive £125 statement credit when they purchase an annual easyJet Plus membership. That turns a £249 membership into a real-world cost of just £124. That’s not a cheap-flight hack. That’s a premium flying upgrade at economy airline pricing.

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Step inside and you’ll immediately feel the difference: open layout, floor-to-ceiling windows, and calm lighting that makes you forget Heathrow’s chaos below. The vibe? Understated luxury. Recently refreshed interiors with walnut tones, soft lighting, and just enough polish to feel premium without pretending it’s a first-class lounge.

Let’s not pretend. easyJet has been the chaotic neutral of the skies for years now. Sometimes they’re brilliant – like that one time I got from Gatwick to Milan for £17 and they didn’t even charge me to breathe onboard. Sometimes they’re less than brilliant – like that other time when my “priority boarding” line was longer than the queue for Wimbledon tickets.

The spacious layout means you’re not on top of your neighbour, and the cleverly zoned furniture makes it easy to find your own little nook.