EasyJet

Business

EasyJet backs Apollo's £5.7bn takeover bid over Castlelake

The budget airline easyJet has swung behind a £5.7 billion (€6.6bn) takeover proposal from the US private equity giant Apollo, abandoning its support for a rival American bidder days after agreeing to that offer.

10 July 2026

Travel News

Canary Islands' voluntary tourist tax to fund 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.

7 July 2026

Business

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.

6 July 2026

Business

EasyJet rejects €5.9bn takeover offer from US private equity firm

British no-frills airline EasyJet has rejected three informal takeover proposals from a US private equity firm, the latest totalling nearly €5.9bn (£5 billion), the two sides revealed on Monday.

22 June 2026

Business

EasyJet shares rally as Castlelake weighs possible takeover offer

The budget airline's stock rose more than 12% after Castlelake said it was considering a possible offer. Prior to the rally, easyJet shares had fallen by around 23% over the past year against a backdrop of higher fuel costs and uncertainty linked to tensions in the Middle East.

1 June 2026

Business

EasyJet probed in Italy over alleged unfair baggage pricing

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.

26 May 2026

Business

EasyJet losses deepen as Iran war drives fuel costs higher

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.

21 May 2026

Travel News

Flying with this low-cost carrier is about to get more comfortable

EasyJet’s new Kestrel economy seats are ‘pre-reclined’, meaning you get extra knee and shin clearance without having to change the seat pitch.

24 March 2026

Spain

Family accused of boarding dead grandmother on Malaga-London flight

The flight on Wednesday was delayed by 12 hours after a 89-year-old British woman died before takeoff. Passengers claimed she appeared lifeless when wheeled aboard. The airline has rejected the claims, and no investigation was announced into the incident.

22 December 2025

Travel News

Which? finds budget airlines’ lowest cabin bag fees rarely available

Major UK consumer watchdog Which? has slammed European budget airlines for almost never actually offering cabin bag fares as low as advertised.

13 December 2025

Travel News

Italy flights face disruption on Friday as easyJet and Volotea strike

EasyJet and Volotea flights are likely to be hit by delays and cancellations during the period of industrial action.

13 November 2025

Travel News

Britain’s biggest budget airline celebrates 30th anniversary

EasyJet has marked the 30th anniversary of its first flight by operating another on the same route, staffed entirely by crew turning 30 this month.

10 November 2025

Travel News

EasyJet boss ‘extremely unhappy’ about French ATC strikes

Over 1 million passengers were affected by French air traffic strikes in early July, as airlines warn of potential for further summer chaos.

18 July 2025

Business

EasyJet loss widens but UK budget airline confirms its 2025 targets

EasyJet’s shares fell after the British airline reported higher losses than a year ago despite increased revenues and strong traffic.

22 May 2025

Moments

Comfy seats and sleep apps: The best airlines for nervous flyers

Turbulence, screaming children and randomly allocated seats are most likely to make passengers feel uncomfortable.

1 April 2025

Business

EasyJet's losses ease as airline sees gain in year-end passengers

The airline says it has succeeded in narrowing headline pre-tax losses through cost-cutting measures and a rise in demand for package holidays.

22 January 2025