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EasyJet (EZJ): news on Thursday 1 October 2026

−1.2 neutral

Coverage was mixed, with strikes in Portugal threatening around 500 flights and causing cancellations from an Essex airport, alongside possible hand luggage rule changes. This was offset by two new Liverpool routes and a small share price gain linked to the Apollo deal.

What drove it

Portugal strikes
Apollo deal
new Liverpool routes

The 6 stories

Each headline's own score, strongest first. Links go to the publisher.

−8.7 easyJet strikes in Portugal threaten around 500 flights in early October The Portugal News
Portugal strikes threaten around 500 easyJet flights in October.
−7.5 easyJet cancels flights from Essex airport due to strikes at holiday hotspot Romford Recorder
Strike-related cancellations of easyJet flights from Essex airport.
+7.5 easyJet announces two new routes from LJLA to Girona and Murcia Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership
Two new routes from Liverpool expand easyJet's network.
+6.3 EasyJet stock gains 1.02 percent as Apollo deal sets value AD HOC NEWS
Share price gain with Apollo deal setting a valuation.
+5.8 Air connectivity boost opens up Liverpool City Region to more visitors Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership
Connectivity boost from new easyJet Liverpool routes.
−3.3 EasyJet Passengers Face A Major Hand Luggage Change As New EU Rules Take Shape en.econostrum.info
Possible hand luggage rule changes affecting easyJet passengers.

EasyJet: every day · Travel and leisure on 1 October 2026 · FTSE 100 overview for the day