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European airlines brace for winter capacity cuts as fuel crisis threatens smaller carriers
Airlines enter the winter season under mounting pressure as high jet fuel prices and weaker demand squeeze margins across Europe and beyond. Industry executives warn the strain is raising the risk ...
U.S. stocks face pressure as Treasury yields weigh on housing, travel and retail names
Rising Treasury yields continue to pressure U.S. equities at the start of the week, with investors also preparing for fresh housing data and several company-specific updates. The moves come after ...
European budget airlines draw private equity interest after Apollo moves on EasyJet
Private equity interest in European low-cost airlines is intensifying as Apollo advances a deal to acquire EasyJet. The move is prompting investors to assess whether other undervalued UK-listed ...
EasyJet takeover contest narrows as Apollo advances
A bidding contest for easyJet is narrowing after Castlelake decides not to pursue an offer for the budget airline. The move leaves Apollo in a stronger position ahead of a Friday deadline to ...
EasyJet takeover contest enters final week as Castlelake deadline matches Apollo
EasyJet is moving into a decisive phase in its takeover process as rival bidders Apollo and Castlelake now face the same deadline to make firm offers. The alignment comes after the airline had ...
EasyJet profit drops as Middle East conflict weighs on travel demand
Rising geopolitical tensions are pressuring European budget airlines during a critical booking period for summer travel. EasyJet says quarterly profit falls sharply in the three months to June, ...
EasyJet takeover faces EU ownership review risk as shares fall
A planned 5.7 billion pound takeover of easyJet by Apollo is facing fresh uncertainty as a looming EU review of airline ownership rules raises questions over foreign control. The development ...
Apollo tops Castlelake bid for easyJet in UK takeover contest
A contest for control of easyJet is intensifying after Apollo emerges with a higher offer for the UK budget airline than rival investor Castlelake. The new proposal, backed by the airline's board, ...
EasyJet prepares to go private amid airline cost and competition pressures
EasyJet is moving toward a shift to private ownership as the airline looks for more room to adapt in a tougher operating environment. The plan is intended to give the carrier greater flexibility ...
EasyJet takeover bid faces valuation hurdle in UK airline sector
Takeover interest around EasyJet is intensifying after a consortium with deep aviation and credit experience moves closer to a formal approach. The group has tabled a non-binding proposal valuing ...
EasyJet seeks higher Castlelake offer after rejecting $6.3 billion bid
EasyJet is resisting a takeover approach from U.S. investment firm Castlelake after concluding that the initial proposal does not fully reflect the airline's value. Shareholders familiar with the ...
Airline fares may stay high as carriers bank fuel savings
Airlines are poised to save billions of dollars as jet fuel prices fall after an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal lowered oil prices. Limited seat growth and still-elevated fuel costs are likely to ...
U.S. budget airline model loses ground as premium demand lifts major carriers
Summer air travel in the U.S. is shifting toward a market where fewer low-fare options are available and large network airlines are gaining strength. Spirit Airlines' disappearance, combined with ...
IAG says EU antitrust rules hinder easyJet deal options in Europe
European airline consolidation remains constrained as International Airlines Group argues current EU competition rules limit the scope for larger cross-border deals. The issue gains urgency as ...
U.S. House panel to examine airline competition and regulation after Spirit collapse
Lawmakers are set to revisit the competitive and regulatory landscape of the U.S. airline industry as Spirit Airlines' collapse sharpens scrutiny of recent aviation policy decisions. The June 24 ...
U.S. airlines post $966 million first-quarter net loss as operating profit improves
U.S. scheduled passenger airlines report a wider after-tax net loss in the first quarter of 2026 despite remaining profitable on an operating basis. The figures show a sharp reversal from the ...
JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale operations as airport capacity shifts after Spirit collapse
JetBlue is making Fort Lauderdale a bigger part of its network strategy as it pushes to restore profitability and add more premium travel options. The airline is scheduled to increase its presence ...
EasyJet takeover interest highlights valuation pressure and asset appeal
Falling airline valuations amid the Iran conflict are sharpening focus on easyJet as investors weigh whether its market price fully reflects the value of its fleet, airport slots and network ...
Castlelake weighs possible Easyjet offer under UK takeover timetable
Castlelake says it is in the early stages of considering a possible offer for British budget carrier Easyjet. The potential move places the airline under UK takeover rules that give the U.S.-based ...
British Airways seeks Heathrow compensation over baggage system failures
Repeated baggage disruptions at Heathrow are intensifying pressure on the airport’s operations as British Airways pushes for financial redress over losses tied to this year’s breakdowns. The ...
