EasyJet looks to slash head office roles before £5.7bn takeover
Easyjet has confirmed it is looking at plans to cut head office jobs ahead of its £5.7bn private equity takeover. The Luton-based carrier is understood to be consulting on proposals that may see 50 head office roles slashed out of a team of over 2,300. It comes after Easyjet agreed a takeover in July for [...]
EasyJet, the Luton-based airline carrier, is considering reducing its head office workforce before its £5.7 billion acquisition by US firm Apollo. Reports indicate that up to 50 positions within the 2,300-strong team could be eliminated. The proposed cuts are expected to be finalized by the first quarter of 2027, following a shareholder vote on the deal.
EasyJet's statement assures that the company remains committed to cost-efficiency, low fares, and future growth. Union representatives have expressed concerns over potential job losses, particularly in light of the significant debt EasyJet will assume from the Apollo takeover.
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