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easyJet is giving away 500 iPads
easyJet repurposes 500 iPads from crew for students nationwide, addressing digital poverty where 1 in 5 UK children lack essential technology, charity partner leads distribution.
- On March 19, 2026, easyJet announced it will donate about 500 iPads nationwide in partnership with the Digital Poverty Alliance to help bridge the UK digital divide.
- New research shows one in five children in the UK are digitally excluded, 77% of parents say access limits learning, and 41% cite cost as the main barrier.
- The tablets, repurposed from crew equipment, were previously used by easyJet pilots and cabin crew and are part of the approximately 150,000 worth of equipment donated nationwide, including to Excelsior Academy, Newcastle.
- EasyJet committed to long‑term donation cycles after signing the Digital Inclusion Charter, with Opal Perry warning 'we risk leaving an entire generation behind'.
- As digital skills gain importance, rising demand for artificial intelligence and related skills makes tackling digital disparity crucial for future employment opportunities, while easyJet has recently increased its community focus entering its 30th year.
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