The deadline for publishing documents relating to the easyJet’s proposed acquisition by US asset management firm, Apollo, has been extended.
The scheme document was originally due to be published within 28 days of the recommended cash acquisition being announced on 6 August.
However, easyJet and Eagle Bidco – a company indirectly owned by Apollo – said they had agreed to push back the deadline to allow for continued engagement with aviation regulators following the summer period.
The scheme document is now due to be published by 15 October and the following court and general meetings are expected to take place during the week commencing 9 November.
The proposed acquisition by Apollo, the parent of The Travel Corporation, remains on track to complete by the end of the first quarter of 2027, subject to the relevant conditions being satisfied.
The airline is also aiming to attract mid-life career changers to cabin crew positions, with applications for hundreds of roles for 2027 opening next month.
EasyJet reported it has more than doubled its number of cabin crew aged over 50 since 2022, with numbers up 127%, while crew aged over 60 have almost quadrupled.
The push to attract older talent began in 2022 and its ‘Returnships’ programme offered cabin crew taster sessions designed to help over-50s explore a new career in aviation.
Director of Cabin Services Michael Brown said: “It’s been incredibly encouraging to see the numbers of cabin crew over 50 more than double since 2022 – evidence that many are increasingly viewing cabin crew as a fantastic career pivot regardless of age.
“We want more over 50s to apply as they not only bring their existing skills to excel in a career at easyJet, but also a wealth of life experience that is appreciated by our customers and colleagues alike, which is at the heart of the fantastic service our crew is known for.
“With hundreds of cabin crew roles set to be available across the UK, we would encourage even more to apply, and we look forward to seeing this community at easyJet grow further in the years to come.”
