easyJet warns first-half losses widen to as much as £560m as Middle East-driven fuel costs spike and guidance is withdrawn
easyJet expects a headline first-half before-tax loss of £540m–£560m for fiscal 2026, citing surging jet-fuel costs and rising investment ahead of a more uncertain operating outlook. The Luton-based carrier has withdrawn full-year guidance, while load factors remain around 90% and customer numbers rise 22%.