EasyJet Faces Union Pushback Over Apollo Buyout
European unions are opposing Apollo's takeover of easyJet due to ownership structure concerns and limited job protections. Despite the pushback, the airline plans to hold meetings in November to approve the deal.
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EASYJET PLC faces union opposition over its £5.7B ($7.5B) takeover by Apollo, though the carrier remains on track to close before the end of March 2027. The buyout marks a high-stakes test for private-equity acquisitions within the strictly regulated European aviation sector. Investors are weighing whether regulatory hurdles and labor pushback will derail a deal that could end the airline's 25-year run on the London stock market.
