Listeners of Capital Breakfast with Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sian Welby were left surprised yesterday morning as host Sian Welby left the studio mid-broadcast.

The presenter, who was live on-air with co-hosts Jordan North and Chris Stark, said she decided to “Drop Everything” after spotting an irresistible last minute easyJet trip on her phone and simply had to find out more.

In a move that blurred the lines between high-stakes radio and a serious case of wanderlust, Welby continued hosting the show via a live mobile link from the back of a London black cab, after spotting a last-minute easyJet deal too good to pass up. Listeners were treated to a real-time demonstration of just how quickly a great deal can change your plans, mic in hand or not.

Siân’s “holiday dash” follows the launch of easyJet’s new "Drop Everything’ flights, to help people browse and book a wide range of flights leaving within 48 hours, making it even easier for people to book a last minute, great value break this summer. From today easyJet has flights departing from just £47.99 for those wanting to jet off as soon as possible.

Findings from a new survey by easyJet and easyJet holidays reveal the traditional planning rulebook is being rewritten, as over a third of Brits (35%) say they are opting for a last-minute summer holiday this year. This is driven by an overwhelming consensus (73%) that some of the best trips are booked at the drop of a hat, with half the nation (49%) ready to pack their bags in under 48 hours for the right getaway.

Gen Z is leading the spontaneous charge, with over a third (38%) claiming their best trip ever was booked less than three weeks before departure, while 69% of Gen Z and 50% of the wider public say they regretted not taking a last minute trip they had the chance to. The ultimate roadblock is the group chat, which has caused a third of Brits to miss out entirely simply because they couldn’t get friends organised in time.

An irresistible last minute flight or package is the ultimate trigger to drop everything (42%), followed by the need to escape work week dread (25%) and wanting to use up left over annual leave. One in six (17%) also cited ease of booking last minute as something that would convince them to book a last minute getaway.

When Brits do make a break for it, short-haul European classics like Spain, Greece, Portugal, and Italy are the ultimate go-to destinations for easy access, minimal planning, and maximum value.

“I’m working until 10:00 AM, but I’ve just seen the ‘Drop Everything Flights’ that easyJet have launched on their website, which helps everyone find so many tempting options available in the next 48 hours," said Welby from her taxi. "I love family holidays abroad, and this helps makes even travelling last-minute so easy - it's a total game-changer. and I did actually manage to ‘drop everything’!”

Siân also said: ” I am a new mum and I am never spontaneous, that’s it I am getting myself a last minute flight & date with a poolside lounger” “Taxi to the airport please“ handle the decks - I’ve got a poolside lounger waiting. Sorry, Global!”

Sophie Dekkers, Chief Commercial Officer for easyJet said: “We know people are always looking for ways to make the most of their summer, especially when a last-minute getaway suddenly feels too good to miss. So, we’ve launched ‘Drop Everything’ to help people find an incredible range of last minute flights available across Europe and beyond, meaning it’s never been easier to Drop Everything and head off somewhere sunnier. Whether you’re booking a month, two weeks, or even 48 hours out, we’re always aiming to make travel easy and affordable.”

For more information and to discover easyJet’s latest fares and summer deals, visit easyJet.com.

About easyJet

easyJet is one of Europe’s largest airlines offering a unique and winning combination of the best route network connecting Europe's primary airports with great value fares and friendly service.

easyJet flies on more of Europe’s most popular routes than any other airline and carried 100 million passengers in 2025. The airline has over 350 aircraft flying on over 1,200 routes to more than 160 airports across 35 countries. Over 300 million Europeans live within one hour's drive of an easyJet airport.

easyJet aims to be a good corporate citizen, employing people on local contracts in nine countries across Europe in full compliance with national laws and recognising their trade unions. The airline supports several local charities and has a corporate partnership with UNICEF which has raised over £17m for the most vulnerable children since it was established in 2012.

In 2022, easyJet published its roadmap to net zero by 2050. The roadmap, which also features a combination of fleet renewal, operational efficiencies, airspace modernisation, Sustainable Aviation Fuel and carbon removal technology, has set an ambitious interim carbon emissions intensity reduction target of 35% by 2035, validated by the Science-based targets initiative (SBTi). The airline’s ultimate aim is to fully transition its fleet to zero carbon emission technology, which it will achieve through a number of strategic partnerships including with Airbus, Rolls-Royce and GKN Aerospace Solutions. Since 2000, the airline has successfully reduced its carbon emissions per passenger, per kilometre by one-third.

Innovation is in easyJet’s DNA – since launching over 30 years ago, easyJet changed the way people fly to the present day where the airline leads the industry in digital and operational innovations to make travel more easy and affordable for its passengers.

In 2023 easyJet was named by TIME as one of the World’s Best Companies and a Leader in Diversity 2024 by The Financial Times.