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Industry on Johan Lundgren’s new top job – “Uniquely skilled”

What does the industry say about Lundgren’s return to TUI – and what does he mean for the Swedish and international travel industry? Travel News has asked some of those who have worked with and met Johan Lundgren over the years.

Porträtt av en gråhårig man i mörk kostym framför en ljus bakgrund med blå himmel.

Johan Lundgren proposed as new chair of TUI

Johan Lundgren is returning to the top of TUI. Following the annual general meeting in February 2027, the former EasyJet chief is proposed to take over as chair of TUI’s board.

Två kabinanställda står i gången i ett easyJet-plan med passagerarsäten runt omkring.

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Apollo wants to make EasyJet more premium

More premium seats, increased revenue from add-ons and partnerships with long-haul airlines. These are some of the areas Apollo wants to develop following its bid for EasyJet.

Ett vit- och orangefärgat passagerarflygplan med uppfälld landningsställ mot en grå himmel.

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Apollo buys EasyJet for £5.7 billion - a new power player in European aviation

US-based Apollo Global Management is buying EasyJet for £5.7 billion after an intense bidding battle with Castlelake. The deal not only means the airline will leave the London Stock Exchange - it could also mark the start of a new phase in which Europe's aviation and travel market is shaped by well-capitalised private equity funds.

Ett orangevitt Easyjet-flygplan flyger lågt mot en blå himmel med landningsställ nedfällt.

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EU could curb US takeovers of European airlines as ownership rules come under review

The European Commission is reviewing the rules governing foreign ownership of European airlines. The move follows US bids for Britain’s easyJet, but any tightening of the rules could have consequences far beyond a single transaction.

Orangevitt Easyjet-flygplan på marken vid en flygplats.

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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.