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British airline easyJet expects full-year profit to beat market forecasts, it said on Tuesday, encouraged by summer bookings and strong demand over Easter. born despite the strikes in France.
Airlines in Europe have reported strong summer bookings despite high inflation and an uncertain macroeconomic outlook.
CEO Johan Lundgren said: “We see booking momentum continue strong in the summer as customers prioritize travel spending and choose airlines, like easyJet, that offer the best value and destination combination”.
The company said market expectations for easyJet’s full-year profit were around £260 million ($322.30 million).
The airline said its passenger capacity increased by 40% in the first three months of 2023, with 99.8% of Easter flights operating despite strikes among French air traffic controllers.
