EasyJet gains ground on rivals

• Shares of U.K. carrier EasyJet (OTCQX:ESYJY) are flying near all-time highs after the company set expectations for first-half results ahead of analysts expectations.
• Full-year results from EasyJet are also expected to top expectations with the tougher winter period behind it.
• EasyJet has gained ground on larger rival Ryanair (NASDAQ:RYAAY) after introducing some consumer-pleasing changes.