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EasyJet profit drops 70% as Middle East conflict and fuel costs weigh on earnings

easyJet reported a sharp decline in quarterly earnings after higher fuel costs and weaker travel demand linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East significantly affected the low-cost carrier's financial performance. The British airline posted a pre-tax profit of £85 million for the......

EU plans airline ownership rule overhaul as easyJet takeover battle faces new uncertainty

The European Union is preparing to revisit its airline ownership framework in a move that could reshape cross-border investment in the aviation industry and complicate ongoing takeover efforts involving one of Europe's largest low-cost carriers. According to an EU official, the review is expected......

FTSE indexes slip as miners weigh on London market despite M&A-driven gains

Britain’s main equity benchmarks edged lower on Monday, as weakness in mining stocks offset gains in travel and media companies, while investors digested a wave of merger and acquisition activity across listed firms. The FTSE 100 slipped by around 0.1% to 10,663.68 points, while the mid-cap FTSE......

EasyJet shares soar after airline backs £5.5 billion Castlelake takeover proposal

EasyJet shares jumped sharply in early trading on Monday after the British low-cost airline announced it had reached an agreement in principle to support a £5.5 billion takeover proposal from U.S.-based investment firm Castlelake. The positive market reaction reflected growing investor confidence......

Castlelake’s £5 billion bid for EasyJet rejected despite multiple offers

British low-cost carrier EasyJet has rejected three takeover proposals submitted within a ten-day period by US investment firm Castlelake, according to information released by the prospective buyer. The latest proposal, submitted on June 20, reportedly valued the airline at nearly £5 billion,......

Italy opens investigation into EasyJet over baggage fee practices

Italy’s competition authority has launched an investigation into easyJet over concerns related to baggage fee policies and possible unfair commercial practices. The inquiry focuses on how optional travel services are presented to customers through the airline’s website and mobile application. According......

EasyJet launches direct Strasbourg to Marrakech flights twice weekly

EasyJet has inaugurated a new direct air route connecting Strasbourg and Marrakech, expanding low-cost connectivity between France and Morocco. The service, which began operating on Sunday, runs twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays between Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport and Marrakech-Ménara Airport.......

EasyJet expands winter network in France with nine new routes from Cairo to the Canary Islands

British low-cost carrier easyJet is strengthening its presence in France by launching nine new routes for the 2026–2027 winter season. The expansion reflects the airline’s strategy to maintain growth despite ongoing challenges in the aviation sector, including rising fuel costs and fluctuating......

Easyjet warns of rising losses amid fuel surge and legal costs

British low-cost airline easyJet has issued a warning over a significantly higher loss for the first half of the year, reflecting mounting pressures from rising fuel prices and increased legal expenses. The carrier estimates a headline pre-tax loss ranging between £540 million and £560 million,......