Irishman Peter Bellew leaves EasyJet as aviation troubles mount this summer

The Co Meath native had previously worked for Ryanair, Malaysia Airlines, and at Kerry Airport

Peter Bellew has left the airline for 'other business opportunities'.

EasyJet chief operating officer Peter Bellew has left the airline for "other business opportunities" as the carrier struggles with flight cancellations. 

The airline didn't say why Mr Bellew, who had previously worked for Ryanair, Malaysia Airlines, and at Kerry Airport, had departed. In a statement, it said it was "absolutely focused" on its daily operations "having taken pre-emptive action to build further resilience for the summer due to the current operating environment".