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UNCOVERED: Easyjet | History Defined

Simon Calder’s 32 years on the road as travel correspondent for The Independent

Simon Calder signs off with a journey through the past three decades ‘working’ in the industry of human happiness

The Independent UK

Portugal general strike to impact 500 flights and public transport next week

Workers from across various sectors will walk out on 3 June to protest the country's labour reforms

The Independent UK

EasyJet investigated in Italy over alleged unfair baggage pricing

Italy’s competition authority says the airline used a ‘misleading and aggressive commercial practice’

The Independent UK

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Looking to book a budget summer holiday? Experts share their top travel tips

Despite rising travel costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, Europeans’ appetites for a summer getaway hasn’t curbed in the least. With these tips, the long awaited holiday season can stretch euros further when abroad – even if that means being closer to home.

Euronews

Why is it so difficult to travel to – and through – Europe by train?

Train Talk: Simon Calder speaks to The Man in Seat 61 about continental rail travel

The Independent UK

EasyJet probed in Italy over alleged unfair baggage pricing on booking platforms

Italy's competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation into easyJet over claims the airline misled consumers through opaque bundled baggage pricing on its booking platforms.

Euronews

London easyJet flight diverted over portable charger left in hold

The flight carrying 180 passengers was forced to divert after one confessed to leaving a charging phone in their checked luggage

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UK-bound EasyJet flight made emergency diversion to Rome after power bank scare mid-air

While traveling from Egypt to the UK, EasyJet passengers experienced an impromptu break in the enchanting city of Rome. This abrupt stop occurred when a passenger raised concerns about a charging power bank found in the cargo hold. With safety as the top priority, the captain executed a swift diversion…

The Times of India

EasyJet London flight forced to divert to Rome due to power bank charging in passenger’s luggage

Airline says captain took the decision out of precaution and stressed the aircraft landed safely

The Independent UK

EasyJet diverts London flight after passenger alerts crew to power bank in luggage

Landing was made as ‘precaution’ after passenger alerted crew members to the device in luggage

Evening Standard

UK airlines easyJet and Jet2 assure holidaymakers: No extra charges for summer flights despite rising fuel costs

British holidaymakers have been told their summer travel plans remain unaffected despite growing concerns over rising jet fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East.

The Times of India

EasyJet losses deepen as Iran war drives fuel costs higher and hits bookings

EasyJet reported wider first-half losses as the Iran war pushed up fuel costs and weakened demand. The airline warned of continued pressure from higher prices and softer summer bookings despite strong growth in its holidays business.

Euronews

EasyJet issue summer fuel update after sharp rise in financial losses

‘We fully intend to fly the summer schedule that we have on sale’ – Kenton Jarvis, CEO of Britain's biggest budget airline

The Independent UK

EasyJet reassures passengers on summer flights amid Iran fuel fears

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EasyJet summer holiday bookings down on last year amid Iran war uncertainty

Airline, which took £25m hit on jet fuel in March, says passengers are waiting later to book trips

MarketBeat

easyJet H1 Earnings Call Highlights

easyJet (LON:EZJ) said its first-half performance for the period ended March 31, 2026, was in line with expectations and consistent with its April trading statement, while management emphasized that the airline is managing near-term geopolitical and fuel volatility from what it described as a strong

The Independent UK

Easyjet issues summer holiday fuel supply update as fall in bookings blamed on Iran war

EasyJet said it intends to ‘operate the full summer schedule on sale’ despite fears of disruption due to fuel supply

Evening Standard

EasyJet boss says airline is ‘not seeing any disruption to fuel supply’

Some airlines have cut schedules in recent weeks amid a spike in jet fuel prices.

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Evening Standard

EasyJet blames fall in summer bookings on Middle East war

The group reported a half-year pre-tax loss of £552 million, which is in line with the range it gave in a trading update in April.

The Independent UK

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary to reach four decades in job as decision on future looms

‘In spring 1991 I thought it would be a miracle if we were still in business three months later’, the controversial CEO once said

The Independent UK

Lufthansa steals Eurovision airline contest crown from easyJet for Vienna 2026

Aviation expert ranks European airlines according to flights and seats heading for the Austrian capital this weekend

The Independent UK

Extra flights arranged to fly more Arsenal fans to Champions League final

Hotel and flight prices are soaring due to increased demand

Evening Standard

EasyJet issues statement as Arsenal fans face soaring hotel and flight prices for Champions League final

Thousands set to descend on Budapest as prices reach 18 times the original cost

The Independent UK

Arsenal fans face Champions League final hotel and flight fees 18 times higher than normal

Experts say prices may fall slightly after rooms are cancelled by supporters of whichever team loses the second semi-final on Wednesday night

The Independent UK

Around 13,000 flights have been cancelled this summer – is your holiday in peril?

Exclusive: Two million fewer seats will be available globally but the vast majority of trips from the UK will go ahead

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