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EasyJet says possible US bid 'highly opportunistic' as shares jump 10%

EasyJet responded on Monday by saying it has not held talks with Castlelake but it would ​assess any potential offer if one was made, noting its stock price was "temporarily depressed" by the war's impact on jet fuel prices and customer confidence.

The Economic Times · Jun 1

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.

Euronews · Jun 1

Glasgow-bound flight forced to divert due to 'extraordinary circumstances'

An easyJet flight to Glasgow was forced to make an emergency landing due to an ‘extraordinary circumstance’.

The National (Scotland) · 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