(ANSA) - ROME - EasyJet Europe, a new flagship company based in Vienna, was set up by the British Air Group to protect its flying rights in sight of Brexit. EasyJet has chosen Austria as the country where to apply for a flight certificate and where to set up the headquarters of the new company.

EasyJet needs a flight certificate (AOC) in a European country to fly between member countries after Brexit. "The process of accreditation is ongoing and we hope to receive the AOC shortly," stated the company.