easyJet new ‘Drop Everything’ 48-hour cheap flight deals

The launch comes after new research revealed that almost three-quarters of Britons (73%) believe their best holidays were never planned at all, while nearly half say they would be packed and ready to leave within two days if the right deal landed in their lap.

A growing number of Brits are abandoning carefully planned holidays in favour of spur-of-the-moment getaways – and easyJet has just launched a new feature designed to make that easier than ever.

And it appears many travellers are already embracing the trend.

In a stunt that quickly went viral online, Capital Breakfast presenter Sian Welby shocked listeners when she left her live radio show after spotting a bargain easyJet fare she couldn’t resist.

The broadcaster continued presenting from the back of a taxi as she headed for the airport, with clips from the moment racking up thousands of views across social media.

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Around a third of people said they had missed out on a trip entirely because friends could not agree on plans quickly enough.

To help travellers act fast, easyJet’s new tool adds a “Within 48 Hours” filter to its Inspire Me platform, allowing customers to search destinations by budget, travel dates and trip type.

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The airline says the feature is designed to help holidaymakers discover destinations they may not have previously considered while taking advantage of ultra-last-minute deals.

For travellers needing inspiration, easyJet highlights Barcelona, Amsterdam, Nice, Lisbon and Milan among its top spontaneous city-break destinations this summer.

With flights available from less than £50, the biggest question may no longer be where to go – but whether you’re ready to drop everything and leave.

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