Airline Insight: How European airline consolidation is progressing

easyJet has recently been the subject of several bids by Castlelake to acquire the airline. The move comes amid a broader trend of M&A activity in the sector. In this episode, John Strickland and Garth Lund look at ongoing consolidation among key European airlines.

Airline Insight: How European airline consolidation is progressing
SpotifyApple Podcasts

easyJet has recently been the subject of several bids by Castlelake to acquire the airline. The move comes amid a broader trend of M&A activity in the sector. 

In this episode, John Strickland and Garth Lund look at ongoing consolidation among key European airlines. 

What we dive into:

  • Castelake's bid for easyJet
  • Progress of SAS's integration into Air France-KLM
  • TAP bids: Lufthansa Group vs Air France-KLM
  • Turkish Airlines' investment in Air Europa
  • Pegasus acquisition of Smartwings

Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Photo credit: MarcelX42 via Wikimedia Commons

About the author
Garth Lund helps airlines, airports and airline tech improve commercial performance through Alpcor Aviation, which publishes The Engine Cowl.