EasyJet faces $72 million sanctions dispute lawsuit
An insolvent Irish unit of a Russian aircraft owner has sued EasyJet for $72 million, alleging the airline unlawfully abandoned aircraft in Madrid and Cyprus amid a sanctions dispute. The Financial Times RSS report does not identify the claimant, specify the aircraft or explain EasyJet’s legal position and the sanctions provisions at issue.
Why it matters
The case illustrates continuing financial and legal fallout from aviation sanctions connected to Russia.
Sources
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Part of the September 8, 2026 brief.