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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
A £10,000 investment in easyJet shares 10 years ago is now worth…
easyJet (LSE:EZJ) shares have achieved lift-off in recent weeks. At 574p per share, the FTSE 100 flyer has risen 15.7% in the past month alone, boosted by a falling oil price and improving hopes for the global economy. But airline shares are famously volatile investments. And in the case of easyJet, someone who invested a lump sum a decade ago would now be nursing a hefty loss. Since mid-2015, the budget airline's dropped 57.6% in value from £13.55 per share. It means that £10,000 worth of the shares bought back then would now be worth £4,239. Dividends totalling 223.94p per share have cushioned the blow for long-term investors. But even accounting for this, a £10k investment in easyJet shares 10 years ago would have delivered a total return of £5,892, or -41.1%. While easyJet shares still trade well below pre-pandemic levels, should I consider buying them in June as they pick up momentum? City analysts, perhaps unsurprisingly, haven't released price forecasts for the next 10 years. But they have provided estimates for the next 12 months. And, pleasingly, they are largely upbeat. As of today, 18 analysts currently have ratings on easyJet stock. The consensus among them is that the airline will rise around a fifth in value over the coming year, to around 691p per share. Encouragingly, only one of these brokers believes prices will reverse during the period. And the scale of the decline is less than 1%. At the other end of the scale, one especially bullish forecaster thinks prices will hit 900p, the highest level since May 2021. Remember though, that broker consensus can often miss its mark, eitherh to the upside or the downside. Looking on the bright side, trading at easyJet remains largely pretty impressive. Passenger and ancillary revenues are expected to continue to climb, while demand at easyJet Holidays is shooting through the roof (sales rose 29% between October and March). As a result, group revenue was up 8% year on year. Forward bookings have also been marching higher — these were 80% and 42% for quarters three and four respectively, up 0.5% and 2.2%. With falling oil prices delivering a fuel cost boost too, I wouldn't be shocked to see easyJet shares gain further ground. But it's not all sunny, and there are significant hazards on the horizon for the low-cost carrier. easyJet's half-year results were also notable for signs of price softness in more recent months. Total airline revenue per seat dipped fractionally, to £69.78 from £69.87 in the prior period. While the numbers themselves weren't seismic, they do suggest a cooldown in the travel sector as people feel the pinch. With recent trade tensions hitting consumer confidence since then, it's possible easyJet's next update won't be half as impressive. Tough competition from budget rivals like Ryanair may also be behind that revenue per seat decline. This is an enduring threat that's discouraged me from investing before, and — like the danger of economic downturns — it's not the only one. Sudden oil price spikes, strike action by airport and air traffic control staff, and geopolitical tensions are evergreen risks to airline profitability. And they could continue to depress easyJet shares, as they have at times during the last decade. This is why, all things considered, I prefer other UK shares today. The post A £10,000 investment in easyJet shares 10 years ago is now worth… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. More reading 5 Stocks For Trying To Build Wealth After 50 One Top Growth Stock from the Motley Fool Royston Wild has no position in any of the shares mentioned. The Motley Fool UK has no position in any of the shares mentioned. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Motley Fool UK 2025
Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Ryanair warning to anyone who doesn't pay to reserve a seat with one exception
Ryanair cautions passengers that they are unlikely to sit with their travel party unless they pay for seat selection. Though the airline provides accommodations for families with young children. If sitting next to your partner, friends or family on a plane is important then you'll need to pay for the privilege. It's not uncommon for airlines - particularly budget carriers - to force passengers to pay additional fees for seat selection. While not a mandatory fee, failing to opt in for seat selection means you are subject to being planted next to a complete stranger. Ryanair confirms that random selection means you are unlikely to be seated beside your travel companions or family members. That's why the airline recommends reserving your seat when booking your flight or when checking in to ensure you sit with the rest of your party. That said, Ryanair has a Family Seat Policy to ensure children are accompanied by adults onboard. According to Ryanair's official website, children under the age of 12 must sit beside an accompanying adult for safety reasons. The policy also requires that infants (aged eight days to 23 months inclusive) sit on an accompanying adult's lap. For this reason, it is mandatory for an adult travelling with children under 12 (excl. infants) to reserve a seat. To accommodate this, the airline grants a reserved seat free of charge for a maximum of four children for every one adult on the same booking. This ensures parents of young children sit together during the flight. The policy also enables families to check-in 60 days before departure. It is not mandatory for any other adults or teenagers in the booking to reserve a seat. The budget airline easyJet also attempts to seat families together and grants them priority during boarding. This is not guaranteed however, so easyJet encourages families to check in as early as possible to ensure parents/guardians and children are close together. If you are not travelling with young children but still want to avoid the extra cost of seat selection, there are a few airlines that offer complementary seat selection with economy fares. British Airways passengers who have bought Fully Flexible fares can choose their seat for free from 24 hours before departure. Though Basic fare ticketholders will need to pay for seat selection. Qatar Airways offers complimentary standard seat selection for Economy Comfort or Economy Convenience fares. While seat selection is available to Japan Airways passengers travelling on Premium Economy Class or Economy Class. Keep in mind though that complementary seat selection often do not include coveted seats near exit rows that provide extra legroom. You may need to pay extra for this premium tier of seats. As well, not all passengers are eligible to sit in exit rows as these are reserved for able-bodied passengers that are able and willing to assist in the unlikely event of an emergency.
Times
a day ago
- Business
- Times
How to find the perfect summer city break for under £350
July is the perfect time to snap up a city break. While holidaymakers flock to the Med, prices in northern Europe can remain surprisingly reasonable and the good weather makes it easy to enjoy sightseeing, alfresco lunches at pavement cafés and picnics in city parks. Less than two hours' flight away, Berlin has toasty temperatures in the mid-20s, ideal for discovering the capital's pop-up beach bars, lake swimming and beer gardens. You'll stay in five-star style at the privately run Hotel Palace Berlin in the heart of City West. Three nights' room only, including flights from Luton, costs £338pp with easyJet, departing on July 13. A small under-seat bag is included — you can add a 15kg checked bag for an extra £57 return and add breakfast for £50pp. The S-Bahn S9 train runs every 20 minutes from Berlin Brandenburg airport and takes about an hour to Zoologischer Garten station, a five-minute walk from the hotel (£4; The hotel has an upmarket meat-focused restaurant, an in-house patisserie and a lobby lounge serving local specialities including Wiener schnitzel, and a gin bar with 150 gins and DJs performing each weekend. An 800 sq m spa has a Finnish sauna and large swimming pool, while modern rooms are decorated in shades of blue-grey and chocolate brown with statement leather headboards, large desks and smart tiled bathrooms. The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the Bikini Berlin concept mall, with its up-and-coming brands, international food market and art exhibitions, are both on the hotel's doorstep ( while all the main sights are within a 45-minute walk away. And you can hop on the Line 100 bus to Alexanderplatz to reach the iconic Brandenburg Gate (£10 for one day's travel; The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the lavish Berlin Cathedral and the Fernsehturm — the distinctive TV tower that looms over the city — are all walkable from there (£21; The domed Reichstag Building designed by Norman Foster also has knockout city views, but visits should be booked in advance (free; From there, stroll down the grand boulevard Unter den Linden to the Unesco-listed Museum Island, which celebrates its 200th anniversary this year and is home to five museums, including the Alte Nationalgalerie for works by Monet and Renoir (£10; If it gets too hot for sightseeing, grab supplies from the deli at Fredericks ( then find a shady spot in the 519-acre Tiergarten Park where you can rent rowing boats or order a German lager in the fairylight-adorned lakeside beer garden. Other great suntrap spots across the city include Ku'damm Beach on Halensee Lake, which has cocktails, sun loungers and wild swimming, and Badeschiff, a 30m-long barge-turned-outdoor pool floating in the middle of the Spree River with city views, hammocks and an adjoining sandy beach (£7; This article contains affiliate links, which can earn us revenue • Return Luton-Berlin flights, departing on July 13• Three nights' room-only at Hotel Palace Berlin ( Feeling flush? If you're inspired but you've got more cash to splash, you could try: Located in a former 19th-century bank on a quiet street in Mitte, Hotel de Rome, a Rocco Forte hotel, has bags of character, with a spa and 20m lap pool in the basement bank vaults and an opulent ballroom in the cashier's hall. Rooms are more simple and neutral, with dark wooden furniture, navy accents and mosaic-tiled showers. There's an excellent Italian restaurant on the ground floor with a candlelit terrace, plus one of the city's best (weather-dependent) rooftop bars offering spectacular views over the river and city skyline beyond. Museum Island and the Brandenburg Gate are both within a 15-minute walk. Details Three nights' room-only from £637pp, including flights and hold luggage ( The privately run 41-room boutique hotel is on busy Oranienplatz in the heart of the city's Kreuzberg district, known for its creative history and now home to several galleries, music venues and theatres. The hotel continues the tradition with its own stage and literary salon, and hosts free performances from Berlin artists most nights. Rooms have solid hardwood floors, silk curtains and handwoven Iranian rugs, and some have views of Oranienplatz. An all-day restaurant with a fireplace and open kitchen is a popular spot with locals, while the bar serves soul food dishes and spirits from local Berlin Three nights' B&B from £905pp, including flights and hold luggage (
Metro
a day ago
- Metro
Fears grow for British tourist who vanished on first night of stag do in Algarve
Fears are growing for a British tourist who has been missing for four days after a night out in Portugal's Algarve. Greg Monks, 38, had travelled to the party resort of Albufeira for a five-day stag do. His parents and his girlfriend Nicole Ashleigh Kelso have now flown to the nearby Faro Airport to search for the Glaswegian as his disappearance is seen as 'completely out of character.' His sister Jillian sounded the alert on Friday, saying that he had last been seen in the early hours of Wednesday on his way back to the apartment he was staying in. She wrote on an Albufeira website for UK expats: 'My brother has not been since Tuesday evening. 'If you are currently there and have any information place contact me with any info.' Jillian revealed that police had placed her brother around Cerro da Aguia, a ridge overlooking the coastline, on the outskirts of Albufeira, on the night he vanished. The hill with residential properties is more than an hour's walk west of the Albufeira Strip where Greg is thought to have left his friends, whereas the Novochoro Apartments he had checked into on Tuesday night is a 30-minute walk north. Responding to the wave of support from British holidaymakers and expats as well as locals, Jillian said in a new Facebook post late last night: 'Hi all. Thank you for all information and shares and we truly appreciate it. There have still been no sightings or no updates at present. More Trending 'As previously stated, this is so unlike Greg and we are truly desperate for answers. 'I am now seeking help from residents of the Cerro da Aguia area to please check any home cameras or doorbell footage around between 2am and 5am on Wednesday as police believe he was in the area around this time. 'Please share this if you know anyone in the area. Asking for people that live in Cerro da Aguia that have cameras that cover the street or parts of the street to send me a message with their name and phone number.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Stag do marched off easyJet flight for abusing crew, vaping and drinking too much MORE: British man who vanished nearly a month ago in Amsterdam has been found MORE: Urgent search for British man, 24, missing in Spain after his van is found abandoned
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
'Pretty island' just 4 hours from UK often overlooked by tourists
Brits looking to escape the crowds in the Canary Islands may want to check out one gorgeous spot that often 'flies under the radar' because it's a little more reserved than other holiday hotspots A beautiful island that's just a four-hour flight from the UK has been tipped by travel insiders as a must-visit for those who want to escape the summer holiday crowds. La Palma isn't a secret holiday spot by any means, but according to experts it 'flies under the radar' when it comes to the Canary Islands, because the likes of Tenerife or Lanzarote have a bigger reputation for their party scenes and beaches. Still, for those who want sun, sea and sand as well as plenty of breathtaking scenery for those all-important Instagram snaps, La Palma is worth having on the list. According to On the Beach, one of the best months to visit is June when the weather is getting hot and sunny (temperatures tend to be around the high twenties), but the summer crowds haven't descended onto the resorts yet, since it's outside of the peak school holiday seasons. "The 'Pretty Island' lives up to its name, lush, volcanic and peaceful, especially in June. Unlike Tenerife or Gran Canaria, La Palma flies under the radar, perfect for peace seekers," the brand's chief customer officer Zoe Harris told the Mirror. If you're not tied to term dates, June isn't the only great month to visit La Palma. Like the other Canary Islands, it boasts year-round sunshine and balmy temperatures, so it can be a brilliant winter sun destination, especially if you're hoping to make the most of the countless hiking trails without having to deal with the summer heat. After all, La Palma is a must visit for any intrepid explorer, as it boasts a rugged coastline and rocky summits, so it's well worth lacing up your hiking boots for an adventure. One particularly popular spot is Playa Nogales, one of the top-rated on Tripadvisor. You'll need to take on a steep path to reach it, but when you do, you'll be treated to spectacular views courtesy of the black sand shores. "Of the best beaches I have seen, quiet, clean and with black sand," one happy visitor wrote. "To enter you have to go down a few steps, but it is very worth it. Bathing is difficult because of the waves, so I do not recommend bathing. A treasure in the palm." Speaking of beaches, the island has plenty on offer for the sun-seekers who want to lay out a towel and bask in the summer warmth. Most of the beaches boast black sands because of the volcanic landscape, but that doesn't mean you can't relax on them! For example, Puerto de Tazacorte beach is popular with families thanks to the large stretch of shore, the nearby restaurants and cafés, and amenities such as sunbed hire and a car park. If you're looking to add La Palma to the bucket list, the good news is that getting there is pretty simple. There are a variety of direct flights from the UK on offer with the likes of easyJet and TUI, with a flight time of approximately four hours and a half. Oh, and one top tip when you're booking your holiday - make sure you don't confuse it with Palma, the city in Majorca! Although also a brilliant holiday hotspot with beaches and a plethora of hotels, bars and restaurants, it won't have the same landscape and it will likely be far busier than you'd be after...
