EasyJet responded on Monday by saying it has not held talks with Castlelake but it would assess any potential offer if one was made, noting its stock price was "temporarily depressed" by the war's impact on jet fuel prices and customer confidence.

US-based investment firm Castlelake confirmed it is in the 'early stages' of weighing up a potential takeover offer for budget airline easyJet following recent speculation

Budget airline carrier Easyjet has drawn takeover interest from private credit firm Castlelake.

The budget airline said it is in a strong financial position