In a last minute move to secure existing slots easyjet last night shelled out 40M EUR and steps into leasing contracts for 25 jets and wants to hire 1.000 crew. They intend to service AB TXL european and intra-german routes with a slow start in winter 17/18 and a full flight plan for summer 18.
IMO very good move and important to keep fares within bounds at LH.
Source:
https://mediacentre.easyjet.com/en/s...ith-air-berlin