EPA:AF 30 April 2026 - 11 May 2026

easyJet slides with Castlelake offer deadline looming and fuel pressures

easyJet shares slipped 0.5% to around 503p in London Wednesday, paring Tuesday’s gains amid bid speculation and a weaker UK market. Castlelake faces a June 26 deadline to make a formal offer above 403.23p per share. easyJet reported a £552 million first-half loss, with revenue at £3.95 billion and passenger numbers up 6%. Jet fuel prices remain a key risk, having surged over 80% since February.

June 17, 2026

Aviation·Branding·Business·EPA:AF·News

Air France-KLM Name Could Disappear as SAS Deal Pushes ‘Blue Group’ Rebrand Talk

Air France-KLM said no decision has been made on a new group name after reports that its planned takeover of SAS could prompt a rebrand. The company aims to raise its stake in SAS to 60.5% pending regulatory approval, with closing expected in late 2026. Air France-KLM shares fell 0.54% to 10.16 euros in Paris on Monday.

May 11, 2026

Aviation·Business·EPA:AF·Finance·LSE:IAG·News

IAG Shares Rise Before Q1 Results as Jet Fuel Shock Tests British Airways Owner

IAG shares closed up 2.22% at 372.40 pence in London, recovering some recent losses ahead of its May 8 first-quarter results. Investors remain focused on jet-fuel costs after Air France-KLM warned of a $2.4 billion rise in its 2026 fuel bill. IAG stock remains about 20% below its February high. Analysts expect updates on fares, bookings, and capacity.

April 30, 2026