EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.
Topic
Frill
We are not tracking “frill” as a topic yet, so here are the stories that mention it.
Autos
What Slate Auto's $25,000 Electric Pickup Truck Is Like in Person
The Slate Auto truck is making a splash for its lack of frills and its relatively affordable price, but it's jumping into a difficult market.
Transport
Spirit's days of offering no-frills flights may be numbered as shutdown looms
Spirit says it's operating as usual, but the Wall Street Journal reports that a potential government bailout for the airline has fallen through.
Consumer
Walmart breaks its no-frills mold with in-store beauty experts
Walmart customers may find something new the next time they're looking for makeup and skin care products: in-store advisers offering personalized tips and reco…
Consumer
As grocery prices soar, this German grocery chain is conquering America
Aldi, known for its no-frills selection and store-brand products, plans to have 3,200 U.S. stores through 2028.
Transport
United Airlines could hit record earnings after strong start to 2026
United Airlines said 2026 is off to a strong start, both for premium seats and no-frills tickets, as it reported fourth-quarter earnings.
Best Packing Cubes for Every Kind of Trip (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Whether you're a no-frills backpacker or a bag-checking fashionista, there's a perfect packing cube out there for you.
Transport
Spirit Airlines Files For Bankruptcy - Again
U.S. no-frills pioneer Spirit Airlines filed for fresh chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday, as dwindling cash and mounting losses derailed its turnaroun…
Consumer
Stahl: Carter will be remembered as a no-frills president
From sleeping in a Murphy Bed that pops out of the wall to carrying his own bags, former president Jimmy Carter preferred to live modestly. He died today at ag…
