US private equity firm Apollo enters bidding war for easyJet with £5.7bn offer Airline’s board ‘minded to recommend’ deal – after agreeing in principle to accept rival one from Castlelake The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
New flight routes launching to and from Europe in autumn and winter 2026 Whether you’re chasing an autumn break or a winter escape, airlines are rolling out new flight routes to and from Europe in 2026. Euronews · Jul 10
easyJet Flight Declares Mid-Air Emergency, Replacement Aircraft Sent After Hamburg Diversion An easyJet flight from Copenhagen to Amsterdam diverted to Hamburg due to an in-flight emergency. Passengers continued on a replacement aircraft while the original jet underwent inspection. International Business Times UK · Jul 8
EasyJet’s board has surrendered too easily to US bidder The company’s target to hit £1bn profitability is intact. Why isn’t the board putting up a proper fight? The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
Canary Islands' new voluntary tourist tax will fund local sustainability projects Rather than introducing a mandatory tourist tax, the Canary Islands are enlisting travellers to contribute to local projects aimed at restoring nature and supporting communities to make tourism sustainable. Euronews · Jul 7
easyJet's Board Backed A Takeover Deal. Its Stock Is Soaring. easyJet shares surged in London trading after the airline agreed in principle to an improved takeover proposal from U.S. investment firm Castlelake valued at about $7.3 billion. International Business Times · Jul 6
EasyJet shares reveal deal risk as $7.3 billion takeover advances EasyJet shares surged after agreeing in principle to a £5.5 billion takeover by Castlelake, though the stock remained below the offer price amid concerns over EU ownership rules and deal structure. Analysts flagged regulatory and shareholder approval risks, while the bidder must formalise its offer by August 3. The Economic Times · Jul 6
EasyJet shares jump almost 10% after it agrees £5.5bn takeover bid Airline’s board to recommend offer of £6.90 a share in deal analysts say shows UK firms are being bought on the cheap The Guardian - UK · Jul 6
Stocks mixed as weak miners weigh in muted trade Data showed the UK construction sector remained deep in contraction during June, although the pace of decline eased slightly from May’s six-year low. Evening Standard · Jul 6
Mount Etna eruption causes chaos as Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways flights cancelled IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 6
Britain's FTSE indexes slip as miners offset financial gains London's FTSE 100 saw a slight dip as precious metal miners declined, countered by gains in financial stocks. EasyJet surged on a sweetened takeover bid, while ITV advanced after agreeing to sell its media division. Investors are also watching for potential boosts to the UK government bond market from the… The Economic Times · Jul 6
EasyJet shares rally 10% on potential $7.3 billion acquisition by Castlelake EasyJet shares jumped nearly 10% after the airline reached an agreement in principle with US investment firm Castlelake over a potential $7.3 billion acquisition. Castlelake's revised offer of £6.90 per share represents a nearly 24% premium to easyJet's previous closing price. The Economic Times · Jul 6
Flights cancelled at Italian airport after Mount Etna eruption Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways and Wizz Air among flights cancelled as Europe’s largest active volcano erupts The Independent UK · Jul 6
When was easyJet’s first flight and how big is its network? The Press Association answers 10 questions about the history and operations of easyJet. Evening Standard · Jul 6
Euronews · Jul 6 EasyJet shares jump 10% as board backs Castlelake takeover proposal The budget airline said it has reached ‘an agreement in principle’ with US investment firm Castlelake.
The Economic Times · Jul 6 Global Market: European shares steady as investors track deal activity; easyJet jumps on takeover proposal European shares held steady as dealmaking took center stage, with a potential takeover of easyJet by Castlelake boosting travel stocks. Declining oil prices also supported sentiment, though geopolitical tensions remain a concern. Ferrari's new manual gearbox sports car launch pleased enthusiasts, while Thales' drone acquisition plans were noted. Investors are…
Evening Standard · Jul 6 EasyJet shares surge after reaching outline £5.5bn buyout proposal from US firm The budget airline said it would be ‘minded’ to accept Castlelake’s higher approach worth £6.90 a share.
The Independent UK · Jul 6 EasyJet shares surge as £5.5bn US buyout bid reaches final stages EasyJet shares jumped more than 10 per cent in early trading on Monday as bid moved closed to completion
The Independent UK · Jul 5 EasyJet agrees ‘in principle’ to £5.2bn offer from US investor The agreement marks huge progress for the companies after months of fraught negotiations
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5 EasyJet suggests it will agree to £5.5bn takeover by US investment firm Agreement in principle with Castlelake follows several rejected offers and means UK’s biggest low-cost carrier will be taken private
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The Guardian - UK · Jun 27 Thunderstorms disrupt Gatwick and Heathrow as hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled Passengers report being stuck on grounded planes in sweltering conditions as severe weather causes travel disruption across Europe
Evening Standard · Jun 27 Heathrow and Gatwick flight delays continue as thunderstorms leave thousands of travellers stranded Hundreds of flights delayed and dozens cancelled at London’s two biggest airports, with disruption continuing into Sunday
Evening Standard · Jun 25 European stocks climb as Dow Jones hits new high The FTSE 100 closed up 68.26 points, 0.7%, at 10,529.89.
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