EasyJet stock heads into the open after a modest gain

At the close on September 17, 2026, EasyJet stock finished the London session higher, with a small percent gain and trading within a narrow intraday range as the FTSE 100 also advanced. Today, planned cabin crew strikes in Portugal later this year remain in focus for EasyJet stock.

EasyJet stock closed at GBP 6.71 on the London Stock Exchange on September 17, 2026, up 0.5% from the previous session, according to London trading data. The shares traded in a tight intraday range between GBP 6.69 and GBP 6.71, while the broader FTSE 100 index also ended the day higher.

September 17, 2026 in numbers

EasyJet plc (ISIN GB00B7KR2P84) saw its shares move between an intraday low of GBP 6.69 and a high of GBP 6.71 on September 17, 2026, before closing at GBP 6.71 on the London Stock Exchange. Per London market data, this represented a gain of 0.5% versus the prior close, with the stock opening the session at GBP 6.70. The trading day profile showed limited volatility, with the closing price near the top of the day range and consistent with midday quotes reported around GBP 6.69 to GBP 6.71.

According to a market wrap from Infobae, the London market rose on September 17, 2026 after the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged, with the main index gaining about 1.2%. In that supportive backdrop, EasyJet stock participated in the positive tone, posting its moderate increase while remaining well within its recent trading range.

Strike plans and macro backdrop today

Looking to today, investors are watching labor developments that could affect EasyJet later in the year. As Reuters reported on September 17, 2026, EasyJet cabin crew in Portugal have voted to strike from October 2 to October 6 and again from December 19 to December 23, a move expected to impact hundreds of flights at Portuguese airports. A detailed report by The Portugal News noted that union members approved these strike dates in a general assembly, highlighting potential disruption during early October and the pre-Christmas period. In the wider market context, the London exchange remains sensitive to central bank policy, with the Bank of England's recent decision to hold rates steady providing an important macro backdrop for travel and airline stocks as today's session approaches.