Euro Final in the Sky: easyJet to Announce Scores to Passengers During Flights

By Ivan PetrenkoJul 25, 2025 23:27 PMNews
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easyJet aircraft prepared for match-day flights. Source: unsplash

Passengers flying with easyJet between the United Kingdom and Spain on Sunday 27 July will be able to hear live score updates from the UEFA Women’s Euro final between England and Spain. These updates will be delivered to pilots during the flight through the airline’s internal messaging system, enabling them to share the latest match developments with travellers onboard. The communication will be managed from the airline’s control centre at London Luton Airport using the ACARS protocol, which is commonly used for essential operational messages.

The final is set to take place at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, one of Switzerland’s most prominent stadiums with a capacity of over thirty-eight thousand spectators. England advanced to the final after a strong win over Italy in the semi-final, while Spain earned their place by beating France. Football holds strong cultural importance in both nations, drawing in not just loyal fans but also global media and mobile spectators. The stadium is expected to be full, and local authorities have prepared additional crowd management measures.

easyJet has been operating hundreds of flights across Europe to Switzerland throughout the Euros tournament this summer, helping thousands fly to and from Basel to support their national team at the games or soak up the atmosphere in the city. And for those flying during the tournament’s final, our pilots will be match ready to ensure fans flying during the final don’t miss out on the action.
easyJet's Chief Pilot, Alexander Gerritsen

While in the air, pilots will provide score updates directly from the flight deck using the latest information received from operations staff. Announcements will be preceded by spoiler alerts so that passengers can opt out of hearing the results if they plan to watch the match later. It gives everyone the choice to tune in or tune out, so no one has to hear the score unless they really want to.

Following England’s win, travel activity between several European cities and Switzerland increased noticeably. Here’s what started happening once interest in the final took off:

  • Demand rose on routes connecting London Gatwick, London Luton, and Malaga with Basel
  • Additional flights were scheduled in the days leading up to the final
  • Available seats began to sell out quickly due to the concentration of travellers heading to the match
  • Fare levels started to reflect high-season pricing combined with event-related traffic

Travellers planning last-minute trips should take these factors into account when arranging their journey.

It’s becoming more common for big games and cultural happenings to follow people into the sky as travel and live events start to mix in unexpected ways. For passengers who often miss important moments due to flying schedules, such real-time updates help them stay connected to events that matter. It also signals a shift in how airlines are adapting services to accommodate the evolving expectations of travellers who seek information, relevance, and engagement during transit.

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