EasyJet shares jump, traders cite report of bid interest Shares in budget airline EasyJet jumped as much as 11.5% today, with traders pointing to an Italian media report of possible bid interest from global container shipping company MSC. Business • 14 Oct
EasyJet shares jump, traders cite report of bid interest Shares in budget airline EasyJet jumped as much as 11.5% today, with traders pointing to an Italian media report of possible bid interest from global container shipping company MSC. Business • 14 Oct
EasyJet warns on profit hit from French air strike EasyJet warned today that a strike by French air traffic controllers earlier this month and rising fuel costs would hit its annual profit, sending the airline's shares down 8%. Business • 17 Jul
EasyJet warns on profit hit from French air strike EasyJet warned today that a strike by French air traffic controllers earlier this month and rising fuel costs would hit its annual profit, sending the airline's shares down 8%. Business • 17 Jul
EasyJet confident amid strong travel demand EasyJet said today it was seeing strong demand for flights and holidays, and current summer bookings were tracking ahead of last year, giving it confidence it would meet consensus forecasts for annual profit. Business • 22 May
EasyJet confident amid strong travel demand EasyJet said today it was seeing strong demand for flights and holidays, and current summer bookings were tracking ahead of last year, giving it confidence it would meet consensus forecasts for annual profit. Business • 22 May
Pay-Per Plane: How little extras make airlines big money They used to be a tiny part of the business but now all the add-ons, extras and in-flight purchases are a major driver of airlines' profits, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 14 Feb
Pay-Per Plane: How little extras make airlines big money They used to be a tiny part of the business but now all the add-ons, extras and in-flight purchases are a major driver of airlines' profits, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 14 Feb
EasyJet cuts losses, shares drop on Q2 weakness forecast EasyJet's shares dropped to their lowest level since October today as the company flagged weaker revenue expectations for the second quarter, but the airline cut losses in the first quarter and kept its profit guidance for the year. Business • 22 Jan
EasyJet cuts losses, shares drop on Q2 weakness forecast EasyJet's shares dropped to their lowest level since October today as the company flagged weaker revenue expectations for the second quarter, but the airline cut losses in the first quarter and kept its profit guidance for the year. Business • 22 Jan
EasyJet trials lighter paint system to cut fuel burn EasyJet has said that it is using a lower-weight paint method to reduce its planes' fuel burn, saying it is the world's first airline to do so. Environment • 03 Jan
EasyJet trials lighter paint system to cut fuel burn EasyJet has said that it is using a lower-weight paint method to reduce its planes' fuel burn, saying it is the world's first airline to do so. Environment • 03 Jan
EasyJet expects to fly more passengers in 2025 EasyJet is looking to fly more passengers in its 2025 financial year, helping the budget airline's shares to hit their highest level in nearly eight months. Business • 27 Nov 24
EasyJet expects to fly more passengers in 2025 EasyJet is looking to fly more passengers in its 2025 financial year, helping the budget airline's shares to hit their highest level in nearly eight months. Business • 27 Nov 24
Ryanair to appeal €108m Spanish fine for baggage policies Ryanair said today it will appeal a fine of €108m from Spain's Consumer Affairs Ministry over the airline's baggage policies. Business • 22 Nov 24
Ryanair to appeal €108m Spanish fine for baggage policies Ryanair said today it will appeal a fine of €108m from Spain's Consumer Affairs Ministry over the airline's baggage policies. Business • 22 Nov 24
EasyJet founder makes life hard for 'brand thieves' Daring to prefix a company or even a pop group's name with "easy" could land you with legal action, as the founder of British airline easyJet relentlessly tackles alleged trademark breaches. Business • 27 Sep 24
EasyJet founder makes life hard for 'brand thieves' Daring to prefix a company or even a pop group's name with "easy" could land you with legal action, as the founder of British airline easyJet relentlessly tackles alleged trademark breaches. Business • 27 Sep 24
Datalex posts higher H1 revenues and gross profit Airline e-commerce platform Datalex has reported higher revenues and gross profits for the six months to the end of June as it also announced today that it is launching a capital raise. Business • 28 Aug 24
Datalex posts higher H1 revenues and gross profit Airline e-commerce platform Datalex has reported higher revenues and gross profits for the six months to the end of June as it also announced today that it is launching a capital raise. Business • 28 Aug 24
EasyJet cancels flights to Portugal as cabin staff strike EasyJet said it cancelled more than 200 flights to and from Portugal today as cabin crew based in the country began a three-day strike over working conditions including rotas and overtime. Business • 15 Aug 24
EasyJet cancels flights to Portugal as cabin staff strike EasyJet said it cancelled more than 200 flights to and from Portugal today as cabin crew based in the country began a three-day strike over working conditions including rotas and overtime. Business • 15 Aug 24
EasyJet sees no signs of softening demand after strong Q3 EasyJet's chief executive said the budget airline was not seeing any signs of softening demand and fares were holding up, as its quarterly report and upbeat outlook for its holidays business reassured investors and sent shares 8% higher. Business • 24 Jul 24
EasyJet sees no signs of softening demand after strong Q3 EasyJet's chief executive said the budget airline was not seeing any signs of softening demand and fares were holding up, as its quarterly report and upbeat outlook for its holidays business reassured investors and sent shares 8% higher. Business • 24 Jul 24
EasyJet CEO Lundgren to step down early next year Budget airline easyJet said today that its chief executive Johan Lundgren will step down in early 2025 as it reported a bigger than expected first-half loss ahead of a busy summer season. Business • 16 May 24
EasyJet CEO Lundgren to step down early next year Budget airline easyJet said today that its chief executive Johan Lundgren will step down in early 2025 as it reported a bigger than expected first-half loss ahead of a busy summer season. Business • 16 May 24
EasyJet cuts winter losses, says demand builds for summer British airline EasyJet said it was confident travel demand would remain strong this summer, putting it on track for further growth and boosting its shares after it forecast a smaller-than-expected winter loss. Business • 18 Apr 24
EasyJet cuts winter losses, says demand builds for summer British airline EasyJet said it was confident travel demand would remain strong this summer, putting it on track for further growth and boosting its shares after it forecast a smaller-than-expected winter loss. Business • 18 Apr 24
European air safety regulator warns over budget squeeze The outgoing head of Europe's aviation regulator has issued a warning over resources and called for a bigger role as it grapples with "systemic risks" in the aviation ecosystem. Business • 28 Mar 24
European air safety regulator warns over budget squeeze The outgoing head of Europe's aviation regulator has issued a warning over resources and called for a bigger role as it grapples with "systemic risks" in the aviation ecosystem. Business • 28 Mar 24
EasyJet eyes more slots at Italy's Linate airport EasyJet is in talks with the European Commission about taking over slots at Milan's Linate airport that could be available as a result of Lufthansa teaming up with ITA Airways, the budget airline's chief executive has said. Business • 21 Mar 24
EasyJet eyes more slots at Italy's Linate airport EasyJet is in talks with the European Commission about taking over slots at Milan's Linate airport that could be available as a result of Lufthansa teaming up with ITA Airways, the budget airline's chief executive has said. Business • 21 Mar 24
EasyJet sees strong H1 despite Middle East instabilty UK airline EasyJet has today forecast a smaller first-half loss and strong summer bookings, boosting its shares despite a writedown of about £40m due to the conflict in the Middle East. Business • 24 Jan 24
EasyJet sees strong H1 despite Middle East instabilty UK airline EasyJet has today forecast a smaller first-half loss and strong summer bookings, boosting its shares despite a writedown of about £40m due to the conflict in the Middle East. Business • 24 Jan 24
EasyJet reports strong full-year results EasyJet has reported 2023 earnings in line with analyst expectations after a year of robust travel demand and forward bookings, but the British carrier said geopolitical instability would weigh on the current quarter. Business • 28 Nov 23
EasyJet reports strong full-year results EasyJet has reported 2023 earnings in line with analyst expectations after a year of robust travel demand and forward bookings, but the British carrier said geopolitical instability would weigh on the current quarter. Business • 28 Nov 23
Jet fuel costs could cloud European airlines' earnings Europe's major airlines are set for another bumper quarterly earnings season after a summer of record post-pandemic travel, but turmoil in Israel, the spillover impact on oil prices and worries about a global recession may cloud the outlook. Business • 26 Oct 23
Jet fuel costs could cloud European airlines' earnings Europe's major airlines are set for another bumper quarterly earnings season after a summer of record post-pandemic travel, but turmoil in Israel, the spillover impact on oil prices and worries about a global recession may cloud the outlook. Business • 26 Oct 23
Airlines call for new rules on passenger compensation Airline executives have today called on Britain to draft new rules to allow carriers to share responsibility with air traffic control and airports for any disruptions to flights so the burden of paying out customers does not fall solely on them. Business • 18 Oct 23
Airlines call for new rules on passenger compensation Airline executives have today called on Britain to draft new rules to allow carriers to share responsibility with air traffic control and airports for any disruptions to flights so the burden of paying out customers does not fall solely on them. Business • 18 Oct 23
EasyJet CEO wants to restart Israel flights when it can The chief executive of EasyJet said the airline wanted to restart flights to Israel as soon as possible but it could not currently say when this would happen. Business • 12 Oct 23
EasyJet CEO wants to restart Israel flights when it can The chief executive of EasyJet said the airline wanted to restart flights to Israel as soon as possible but it could not currently say when this would happen. Business • 12 Oct 23
Nats has 'let down customers all summer'- EasyJet CEO Air traffic control provider National Air Traffic Services (Nats) has "let down customers all summer", according to EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren. Business • 15 Sep 23
Nats has 'let down customers all summer'- EasyJet CEO Air traffic control provider National Air Traffic Services (Nats) has "let down customers all summer", according to EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren. Business • 15 Sep 23
EasyJet posts strong Q3 results due to strong demand EasyJet today posted a record pretax profit of £203m for its third quarter, above analysts' forecasts, on the back of an ongoing rebound in summer travel demand and limited disruption despite ongoing strikes. Business • 20 Jul 23
EasyJet posts strong Q3 results due to strong demand EasyJet today posted a record pretax profit of £203m for its third quarter, above analysts' forecasts, on the back of an ongoing rebound in summer travel demand and limited disruption despite ongoing strikes. Business • 20 Jul 23
EasyJet cancels 2% of summer flights over ATC worries EasyJet has axed 2% of its summer flight schedule, affecting the holiday plans of 180,000 customers, which it blamed on air traffic control challenges across Europe. Business • 10 Jul 23
EasyJet cancels 2% of summer flights over ATC worries EasyJet has axed 2% of its summer flight schedule, affecting the holiday plans of 180,000 customers, which it blamed on air traffic control challenges across Europe. Business • 10 Jul 23
Wizz Air forecasts return to profit in current year European low-cost airline Wizz Air is confident that strong bookings combined with a big investment in its operations to avoid last year's summer travel snags plus its growing fleet will help it swing to a profit this year. Business • 08 Jun 23
Wizz Air forecasts return to profit in current year European low-cost airline Wizz Air is confident that strong bookings combined with a big investment in its operations to avoid last year's summer travel snags plus its growing fleet will help it swing to a profit this year. Business • 08 Jun 23
