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Bidding battle over Easyjet - the SAS rescuers face off over the low-cost giant

Two American investment firms are bidding for Easyjet. Both have been involved in rescuing and making money from SAS.

Leif Holmkvist Leif Holmkvist

Published 10 July 2026 - 13:12

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