EasyJet saw its shares take off at the end of last week following takeover speculation.
Rumours were circulating in the city of a possible offer of £16 a share with private equity companies, founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou or a New York company all making the list of potential bidders.
The rumours, which the airline refused to comment on, saw its share price rise 44p to £11.22 at the end of last week.