The airline said it had reached an agreement in principle for an offer worth £7.15 per share

Apollo has agreed to buy budget airline Easyjet, in a shock bid that usurped a flurry of offers from alternatives asset manager Castlelake

Luton-based low cost carrier easyJet say it has reached an 'agreement in principle' with an American investment giant

The airline said it had reached an agreement in principle for an offer worth £7.15 per share