Apollo Global Management's move to acquire EasyJet comes after rival private equity firm Castlelake withdrew its $7.3 billion bid. Anna Macdonald, investment strategy director at Hargreaves Lansdown, highlighted UK budget carrier Jet2 as a potential target, noting its similar dynamics to EasyJet and the lagging valuations of UK equities compared to global peers. Jet2's shares rose 0.5% on Friday, while EasyJet's shares were down 0.48%.