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EasyJet considers cutting up to 50 head office jobs
EasyJet is considering cutting up to about 50 head office jobs from a team of 2,300.
The Luton-based airline says the proposals affect a small share of its head office workforce and are intended to help it operate efficiently.
The proposed cuts are not linked to the takeover by US private equity firm Apollo, according to the information available.
EasyJet agreed in July to Apollo’s offer of 715p a share, valuing the airline at £5.7bn.
Shareholders are due to vote on the deal on Wednesday, and it is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2027 if approved.
Apollo has promised no job cuts for a year after completion, but the pilots’ union Balpa has raised concerns about the deal’s longer-term effects on employees.
EasyJet is considering proposals that could cut up to about 50 jobs from its head office workforce.
The airline said the proposals affect a very small proportion of head office roles and are intended to support its plans.
The proposed cuts are understood not to be linked to easyJet’s agreed £5.7 billion takeover by US firm Apollo.
Shareholders are due to vote on the takeover on Wednesday, and it is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2027 if approved.
Unions have raised concerns about the deal and its possible long-term effects on employees.
- Who
- EasyJet is considering the cuts; up to about 50 head office employees could be affected.
- What
- The airline is consulting on proposals to cut head office jobs.
- When
- The proposals were reported on 9 November 2026. Shareholders are due to vote on the takeover on Wednesday.
- Where
- EasyJet’s head office workforce; the airline is based in Luton.
- Why
- EasyJet said the proposals would help it operate efficiently and support future growth. The cuts are understood not to be linked to the takeover.
EasyJet
British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa)
Purpose of the proposals
EasyJet
EasyJet said the proposals would ensure it is best set up to support its ambitious plans.
British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa)
Balpa’s stated concerns relate to how the takeover could affect employees beyond the 12-month period covered by statements of intention.
Employment effects
EasyJet
EasyJet said the proposals affect a very small proportion of head office roles.
British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa)
Balpa said important questions remain about the transaction’s long-term implications for employees.
EasyJet agreed to a takeover by Apollo at 715p a share.
Castlelake walked away from the bidding war after making a £5.5 billion proposal, or 690p a share.
EasyJet’s proposals to cut head office jobs were reported.
Shareholders are due to vote on the takeover.
The takeover is expected to complete if shareholders approve it.
- Potential head office cuts
- Up to about 50 roles
- Head office workforce
- 2,300 people
- Apollo offer
- £5.7 billion, or 715p a share
- Shareholder vote
- Wednesday
- Expected takeover completion
- First quarter of 2027
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What people are saying
Our people are integral to easyJet’s success and as a low-cost airline we always operate efficiently so we can keep fares low for our customers and invest in future growth opportunities.
These proposals affect a very small proportion of head office roles to ensure we are best set up to support the business’ ambitious plans.
important questions remain regarding the long-term implications of the transaction
Balpa’s principal concern is the extent to which the transaction may affect employees beyond the 12-month period covered by the statements of intention.