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A fault in UK air traffic control disrupted operations, canceling more than 600 flights and causing widespread delays across Europe, with carriers such as EasyJet reporting significant disruption.
EasyJet said it has agreed in principle to Apollo Global Management's takeover offer, valued at about £5.7bn (roughly £7.15 per share), topping Castlelake's £5.2bn/£6.90-per-share bid and leaving Castlelake on the back foot. Apollo has until 17:00 on 7 August to firm up a bid, while Castlelake's deadline is 3 August. Any deal must satisfy EU ownership rules, with Apollo saying it will meet those conditions. For now, flights and bookings continue as normal, and shares rose on the news as analysts note EasyJet's profitable network and holidays business make it an attractive target.
EasyJet shares jumped to a 52-week high after Castlelake raised its bid to £5.5 billion ($7.3 billion) to take the airline private, offering $6.90 per share with an Aug. 3 deadline to firm up the offer. The deal comes as airlines face jet-fuel costs and EasyJet reports a £552 million pre-tax loss for the six months to March 31 despite revenue rising to £4 billion, with Castlelake saying it would support growth and fleet modernization if the deal goes through.
US private credit group Castlelake and EasyJet have agreed in principle to a £6.90-a-share cash offer, valuing the airline at about £5.5bn on a fully diluted basis and extending the bid deadline to August 3; the deal would take EasyJet private if a firm offer emerges, following several prior approaches that EasyJet deemed undervaluing the company. The board said it would be minded to recommend the proposal, and the shares rose after the announcement as discussions around due diligence and ownership structure continued ahead of any possible higher bid based on additional information.
Aviation leaders converge on Rio for the IATA annual meeting amid persistent jet-fuel price spikes, hedging questions for carriers, and signs of potential consolidation and regional shifts as demand gradually recovers post-pandemic.
An EasyJet flight from Hurghada to London diverted to Rome after crew discovered a passenger’s power bank was charging another device in the hold luggage; the captain diverted as a precaution under safety regulations, passengers were housed with hotels and meals, and the journey resumed to London the next morning. The incident underscores ongoing restrictions on lithium-ion batteries and power banks in air travel.
Amid the Middle East/Gulf crisis, airline chiefs say fares could rise as higher fuel costs and pricing algorithms bite, though overall travel demand remains resilient; Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary expects disruptions to last only a few weeks and jet fuel to stay secure if the war ends quickly, EasyJet’s Kenton Jarvis foresees fare increases driven by supply and demand rather than surcharges, and IATA head Willie Walsh says demand will shift rather than collapse, leaving travellers with potential bargains as supply tightens and markets adjust.
An EasyJet pilot was suspended after being seen drunk and naked at a hotel in Cape Verde, leading to an investigation and the grounding of the pilot before a scheduled flight, with airline officials emphasizing passenger safety as their top priority.
A passenger on an easyJet flight threatened to bomb the plane and targeted President Trump, prompting an emergency landing in Glasgow. Passengers quickly subdued him, and authorities confirmed there was no actual threat. The suspect, acting alone, was arrested, and the incident is under investigation.
A man was arrested after causing a disturbance on an Easyjet flight from Luton to Glasgow, during which he shouted threatening slogans; police are investigating the incident as a potential terrorism-related case.
A man on an easyJet flight from London to Glasgow shouted 'Allahu Akbar' and claimed to have a bomb, prompting an emergency landing and his arrest; police found no bomb and the man admitted to fabricating the threat.
Aditya Verma, an airline passenger, is facing public-disorder charges in Spain after joking about blowing up the plane on Snapchat, prompting the Spanish air force to scramble fighter jets. If found guilty, he could be ordered to pay over $120,000, with a significant portion going to the Spanish Defense Ministry for the cost of scrambling the jets. Verma's lawyer emphasized that it was a "bad joke" made in private with friends and that the 18-year-old was beginning a holiday as a reward for his school excellence.
An easyJet flight from Tenerife to London was delayed overnight after a passenger defecated on the bathroom floor. The flight had already faced delays due to a small plane size and the need to remove passengers. After resolving these issues, the pilot announced the cancellation of the flight. Passengers were left stranded in Tenerife, with limited hotel accommodations provided. EasyJet apologized for the inconvenience and offered reimbursement for customers who booked their own accommodations.
An easyJet flight from Tenerife to London Gatwick was canceled after a passenger apparently defecated on the airplane bathroom floor. The flight had already been delayed and passengers had to wait on the ground while bags were offloaded due to the aircraft being overweight. The incident caused discomfort and frustration among passengers, but no fighting occurred. The plane had to be cleaned by external cleaners, and passengers were eventually asked to disembark. EasyJet apologized for the inconvenience and provided hotel accommodation for the affected passengers. This incident follows a series of disruptive incidents involving bodily fluids on airplanes.
Passengers were left stranded in Tenerife after easyJet cancelled a delayed flight to London Gatwick due to a customer defecating on the toilet floor. The flight had already been delayed for several hours before being cancelled, and passengers were offered £500 vouchers to voluntarily leave the flight, but no one accepted. The situation worsened when passengers were moved to a smaller plane, causing chaos. EasyJet admitted they were unable to find hotel rooms, leaving passengers to arrange their own accommodation. Outraged customers criticized the lack of communication and poor handling of the incident. EasyJet apologized for the inconvenience and stated that the flight is scheduled to depart the following afternoon.