July 10, 2026, 3:01 AM EDT. EasyJet has drawn a better takeover bid from Apollo Global Management, which put in a higher offer than a competing US private equity firm. It's the second major American approach for the UK budget airline, stepping up pressure in the contest to buy the company. Private equity players aim to buy, restructure and later sell. The new bids come as investors look at budget carriers with shifting market dynamics.