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easyJetAnnouncement

12/12/2017 16:26

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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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Enquiries should be directed to:
easyJet plc
  
Stuart Morgan, Investor Relations
07989 665484
Michael Barker, Investor Relations 
07985 890939
Paul Moore, Corporate Communications
07860 794444

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