EasyJet aligns Apollo and Castlelake deadlines as bidding war nears climax

easyJet shares rose by 2% after the deadline for Castlelake was extended. The airline has now aligned the deadlines for both Apollo and Castlelake, signaling that a bidding war is nearing its climax. This strategic alignment occurs as the showdown between the two entities intensifies, impacting the company's market performance. The extension provides a critical window for the parties involved as the competitive process reaches its final stages for the aviation group.