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easyJet weighs Apollo bid to take the airline private, triggering a bidding war with Castlelake

easyJet has reached an “agreement in principle” with U.S. investment firm Apollo for a potential takeover valued at £5.7bn, as the carrier’s control fight escalates against Castlelake. The race for easyJet could reshape the airline’s London exposure and influence pricing and customer costs depending on the outcome and deal terms.

Discovered 2026-07-13T07:44:25.244311-07:00 | 2026-07-13T07:44:25.244311-07:00

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A potential £5.7bn deal would change easyJet’s ownership structure and could shift strategy affecting customers, including the reported outlook on flight costs tied to a U.S. buy-out.
The competitive bidding battle between Apollo and Castlelake indicates deal terms may evolve quickly, raising near-term uncertainty around easyJet’s future positioning—particularly its London market plans.
For airlines and investors, the fight highlights how private equity capital is targeting European low-cost carriers, setting a near-term signal for consolidation dynamics in the sector.

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