The UK government is being urged to help fund hydrogen-powered flights

Carrier says technology could be a reality by end of the next decade. EasyJet joins calls for UK government to help fund hydrogen-powered flight. Carrier: Technology could be reality by next decade, as it launches a base in Birmingham.EasyJet: 'Hydrogen-powered flights will be cheaper than conventional airliners'

EasyJet opens first new UK base in 12 years and hopes it will reduce fares. The airline believes greater choice and competition could help reduce costs. EasyJet believes greater competition could bring down the cost of fares for passengers using one of the UK's largest regional airports. Airline says greater choice could help bring down costs of passengers using the airport.