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 715p a share by US firm Apollo, which also owns Wagamama s parent company, The Restaurant Group. Shareholders are voting on the deal on Wednesday and, if approved, it is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2027. It is understood the job cuts are not linked to Apollo or its proposed acquisition of Easyjet or any plans it has for the carrier after the takeover closes. It is also understood Apollo has not been involved in the process nor the proposals. An Easyjet spokesperson said in a statement: “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 grow