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EasyJet bidder is still offering less than a full ticket

Castlelake’s offer does not feel close to a knockout price – and it still needs to get shareholders (and Stelios) onboard

The Guardian - UK

Pound holds firm as Starmer confirms he will stand down

The FTSE 100 closed up 74.58 points, or 0.7%, at 10,437.85.

Evening Standard

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.

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Woman says EasyJet sat her 3-year-old son alone on a plane. Then she explains he has a disability: ‘should be sat next’

She says her son was screaming alone as takeoff approached.

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EasyJet rejects £4.7bn takeover bid from US investment fund

The airline has blasted a third approach from Castlelake as an attempt to buy the airline ‘on the cheap’

Evening Standard

easyJet rejects £4.7 billion takeover bid from US investment firm

The UK airliner branded Castlelake’s initial interest as ‘highly opportunistic’ in its first response

The Independent UK

US firm goes public with £4.7bn proposal to buy easyJet after earlier bids rejected

Investment company Castlelake made bid public for shareholders to evaluate but carrier describes offer as ‘cheap’

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EasyJet suitor reveals takeover approach worth £4.7bn after proposals rejected

Castlelake put forward a third approach to acquire easyJet on June 20 worth 625p a share, but said this was rejected on June 21.

Evening Standard

EasyJet announces new Edinburgh Airport route to major international hub

EASYJET has announced the launch of a new route from Edinburgh Airport to one of the UK’s busiest international hubs ...

The National (Scotland)

Air travellers to enjoy free cabin luggage and keep delay compensation after decade-long talks

Airlines argue that if the sector is required to comply with stricter compensation and financial rules, ticket prices will inevitably go up.

Euronews

A £350 swimming pool fee ruined our easyJet holiday

We booked our hotel because of its swimming pool but a hefty hourly fee to use it wasn’t mentioned

The Guardian - UK

EasyJet flight takes off from wrong runway point at Luton airport

The aircraft was 65ft in the air when it cleared the runway

The Independent UK

EasyJet flight took off from wrong runway point at Manchester Airport after cockpit error

An EasyJet flight from Manchester to Kos mistakenly took off from the wrong runway position, significantly reducing available runway length. While the Airbus A320 departed safely, investigators highlighted the serious safety implications of such navigation errors, especially under different conditions. The AAIB's findings emphasize the potential risks associated with reduced…

The Times of India

Travel stylishly with Katie Loxton's airline-approved hand luggage

The British brand is well known for its affordable luxury, and the use of sustainable materials

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Wizz Air announces Starlink wifi deal as other budget rivals hold back

The Hungarian budget carrier will roll out satellite internet across its fleet from 2027, as Ryanair and EasyJet continue to resist the technology over cost concerns.

The Guardian - UK

Aviation industry looks skywards as leaders fly in for Rio summit

Oil tankers may be stuck behind strait of Hormuz, but holding the Iata AGM in Brazil defies warnings of impending shortages

Evening Standard

Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air hand luggage restrictions explained – and the best bags to buy

Here’s how to avoid getting stung at the airport with an oversized bag fine

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Travelling to Cabo Verde? Here’s what you need to know about the island nation

World Cup debut aside, Cabo Verde offers plenty of reasons to visit beyond the beautiful game – from fresh seafood delicacies to beach escapes and a wealth of cultural heritage.

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The Guardian - UK

EasyJet is an obvious takeover target, but US approach may not be a flyer

Castlelake’s move raises questions over valuation and ownership rules as well as whether Stelios Haji-Ioannou could throw a spanner in the works

Evening Standard

Stocks slide and oil spikes as peace talks falter

Iranian news agency Tasnim reported that Tehran had suspended dialogue with mediators in protest against Israel’s expanding Lebanon offensive.

The Economic Times

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.

Euronews

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.

The National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

EasyJet labels potential US investment fund takeover ‘opportunistic’

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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

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