Business Traveller Back EasyJet

Low cost airline easyJet has been voted the best airline for business travellers for the seventh year running.

Business Traveller magazine bestowed the honour on the UK's leading budget airline following a poll of its readers.

The award is highly regarded within the industry and has been welcomed by easyJet chief executive Ray Webster.

"This is a great achievement for easyJet, for the seventh year running we have been clearly recognised as the airline of choice for those travelling on business," Mr Webster said.

Business travellers have flocked to cheaper airlines as tighter economic conditions prompt firms to look for savings.

Full service carriers have been biting back in recent years with the launch of their own cheaper short haul fares.