Europe   M&A   Airlines   easyJet  
ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

Air France-KLM says it could join Castlelake’s easyJet bid amid interest driven by slots and network

Air France-KLM indicated it would be open to discussing participation in Castlelake’s potential acquisition bid for easyJet, if the US investment firm proceeds. Castlelake’s interest is tied to easyJet’s slots, fleet and network positioning, and an easier valuation after the share price decline.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-06-09T03:57:31.540577-07:00
PaxEx   M&A   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   United Airlines  
Reuters • Rajesh Kumar Singh

Fuel price shock to widen product gap between US airlines

By Reuters: The fuel shock hitting U.S. airlines is doing more than squeezing margins — it is widening a product gap that may take years to close, as stronger carriers keep investing in lounges, premium seating, technology and international networks that weaker rivals ​may struggle to match.

2026-06-09T03:19:01.693863-07:00
Satellite   PaxEx   United Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

United Airlines Completes First Prototype Installation of Ultra-Fast Starlink Internet On Widebody Boeing 777

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: United Airlines’ chief executive, Scott Kirby, says the Chicago-based carrier has moved into the phase of its Starlink Wi-Fi rollout that he is most excited about – equipping widebody long-haul jets with the ultra-fast in-flight internet service.

2026-06-09T02:28:03.828271-07:00