Why does easyJet charge more when flying solo?

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Q Why does easyJet charge more for the same flight when travelling alone? Is the airline punishing solo travellers with a hidden charge?

Sabrina S

A You are referring to easyJet’s strange pricing policy. In 2012, when the widespread practice of charging extra for debit card payments was ended, easyJet responded by introducing an “administration fee” of £9 per booking. This applied regardless of the number of passengers and flights. It has been approved by the Civil Aviation Authority.