EC approval of easyJet's Air Berlin acquisition

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easyJet PLC
12 December 2017
 

12 December 2017

 

 

easyJet statement on EC approval of its Air Berlin acquisition

 

easyJet is pleased to confirm that it has received European Commission approval for its recent agreement to acquire part of Air Berlin's operations at Berlin Tegel Airport.  The acquisition will result in easyJet operating 25 aircraft from Berlin Tegel Airport. The agreement includes easyJet leasing former Air Berlin aircraft, taking over other assets including slots, and offering employment to Air Berlin flying crews. The Commission has confirmed that there are no competition concerns relating to this agreement and easyJet now expects to complete the transaction in the near future.  

 

ENDS

 

Enquiries should be directed to:

 

easyJet plc

           

Stuart Morgan, Investor Relations

07989 665484

Michael Barker, Investor Relations          

07985 890939

Paul Moore, Corporate Communications

07860 794444

 


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