FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / EasyJet / 18 October 2026

EasyJet (EZJ): news on Sunday 18 October 2026

−4.8 negative

Coverage was mostly about operational disruption, with delays and cancellations at Gatwick and a planned strike in Portugal threatening Christmas flights. A Morgan Stanley price target being kept offered only slight support.

What drove it

Portugal strike
Gatwick disruption
Morgan Stanley target

The 3 stories

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

−8.0 easyJet Portugal Strike Dec. 19–23: Christmas Flights at Risk Travel Tourister
Portugal strike threatens Christmas flights, risking disruption and revenue.
−4.5 London Gatwick: Delays and cancellations on Saturday, October 17, including multiple easyJet flights SussexWorld
Multiple easyJet flights delayed or cancelled at Gatwick, hurting customer experience.
+3.0 Morgan Stanley keeps GBp 715.00 target for EasyJet stock - ad-hoc-news.de ad-hoc-news.de
Broker maintains price target; mildly supportive, no change in stance.

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