EasyJet warns of £540m–£560m first-half pre-tax loss as Middle East war lifts kerosene costs
Luton-based low-cost carrier EasyJet expects a half-year headline pre-tax loss of £540 million to £560 million, pointing to a £325 million higher fuel bill attributed to the Middle East war. Despite deeper losses, load factors stayed firm at 90% (up 2 points) and customer numbers rose 22%.