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EasyJet takes flight in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

EasyJet and its fleet of A320 family aircraft have joined the ultimate game for aviation lovers - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, which the airline is hoping will help inspire the next generation of pilots.

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The simulator is available to play on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Steam, and with Xbox Game Pass, including Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PC Game Pass. It features easyJet’s A320 family of aircraft including the A319, A320, A320neo and A321neo, complete with the airline’s unmistakable orange livery, allowing players to experience flying easyJet aircraft for the first time.

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Aviation enthusiasts worldwide will be able to experience what it is like behind the controls of easyJet’s fleet of modern aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and fly them to destinations across the airline’s network of over 1000 routes to 160 destinations in 37 countries, spanning Europe and North Africa.

Captain David Morgan, easyJet’s Chief Operating Officer commented: “We’re excited to be a part of the Microsoft Flight Simulator community, which is not only a fantastic opportunity for us to share our passion for flying with players around the worl, but something we hope will help to inspire the next generation of pilots and aviation enthusiasts.”

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To celebrate easyJet joining Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the airline, in partnership with Xbox UK, is running a competition from today to 13th December on their Instagram pages @easyJet and @xboxuk

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