Originally Posted by
ELAL
Assuming you are referring to Basel, it dosen't make much sense, as Zurich is less than a hour's drive away.
I agree that Basel is close to Zurich but keep in these points;
Basel is much cheaper to fly in/out of in relation.
Being as there is a very large Jewish community in the area (Basel, St. Louis, Strassbourg, etc.,) and the need for more seats anyhow, it doesn't seem so far fetched.
If easyjet found it profitable, there must be a good reason!