EasyJet Donates iPads to UK Children

EasyJet has donated 500 iPads, valued at £150k, to the Digital Poverty Alliance to help bridge the digital divide in the United Kingdom. These devices, previously used by EasyJet's pilots and cabin crew, will be distributed to children and families in deprived areas, particularly near EasyJet's major UK bases like Luton, Gatwick, and Newcastle. The airline has also signed the Digital Inclusion Charter, committing to future donations. Opal Perry, EasyJet's CTO, and Elizabeth Anderson, CEO of the Digital Poverty Alliance, both highlighted the critical need for such interventions, as research indicates that one in five children in the United Kingdom are digitally excluded, impacting their educational opportunities and future prospects in an increasingly digital world.