EasyJet labels potential US investment fund takeover ‘opportunistic’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 1
EasyJet says US takeover bid would be ‘highly opportunistic’ Airline’s shares hit highest level in three months as investment group Castlelake says it is considering offer The Guardian - UK · Jun 1
EasyJet says takeover tilt from US firm would be ‘highly opportunistic’ The Luton-based airline said it has not yet held discussions with, or had any takeover proposal, from Castlelake. Evening Standard · Jun 1
easyJet responds to takeover rumours from US investment giant The budget airline said it is in a strong financial position The Independent UK · Jun 1
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 · May 29
Portugal general strike to impact hundreds of flights and public transport today Workers from across various sectors have walked out to protest the country's labour reforms The Independent UK · May 28
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 · May 27
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 · May 26
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 · May 26
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 · May 26
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 Evening Standard · May 25
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 · May 24
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 · May 24
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 · May 23
The Times of India · May 22 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.
Euronews · May 21 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.
The Independent UK · May 21 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 · May 21 EasyJet reassures passengers on summer flights amid Iran fuel fears IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · May 21 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 · May 21 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 · May 21 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 · May 21 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.
Evening Standard · May 21 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 · May 18 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 · May 15 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