EZJ Easyjet Plc

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easyJet PLC

12 December 2017

12 December 2017

easyJet statement on EC approval of its Air Berlin acquisition

easyJet is pleased to confirm that it has received European Commission approval for its recent agreement to acquire part of Air Berlin's operations at Berlin Tegel Airport. The acquisition will result in easyJet operating 25 aircraft from Berlin Tegel Airport. The agreement includes easyJet leasing former Air Berlin aircraft, taking over other assets including slots, and offering employment to Air Berlin flying crews. The Commission has confirmed that there are no competition concerns relating to this agreement and easyJet now expects to complete the transaction in the near future.

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easyJet plc

 
 Stuart Morgan, Investor 
  Relations                  07989 665484 
 Michael Barker, Investor 
  Relations                  07985 890939 
 Paul Moore, Corporate 
  Communications             07860 794444 
 

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