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Posted on November 25, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleeasyJet beats profit expectations and raises its holidays business target, showing resilience amid industry challenges like air traffic control strikes.
By Joanna Plucinska and Yamini Kalia
LONDON (Reuters) -British carrier easyJet reported better-than-expected full-year operating profit on Tuesday and upgraded its medium-term target for its holidays business after meeting the previous goal early.
European airlines have reported mixed results in the final quarters of the year as spiraling costs and repercussions from air traffic control strikes weigh on their balance sheets despite strong demand.
Low-cost carrier easyJet's headline operating profit for the financial year ended September grew to 703 million pounds ($921.1 million), above the 669.37 million pounds projected by analysts polled by LSEG.
EasyJet holidays, the company's high-margin package holiday arm, is now expected to log 450 million pounds in pretax profit by 2030, having hit its previous medium-term target of 250 million pounds this year.
"We are well placed to seize the significant opportunities ahead, and we are confident in achieving our medium-term goal of delivering over 1 billion pounds in profit before tax," CEO Kenton Jarvis said in a statement.
The holidays business has helped easyJet bolster its results in recent years, as a resurgence in price-controlled packaged holidays for price-sensitive consumers has boosted the airline sector.
The carrier said in July it expected good profit growth despite higher fuel prices and the negative impact of French air traffic control strikes on its earlier results.
EasyJet, which operates an Airbus fleet equipped with CFM engines, has dodged many of the issues that have plagued the airline industry with servicing delays at engine maker Pratt and Whitney.
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(Reporting by Joanna Plucinska in London and Yamini Kalia in Bengaluru; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu and Jan Harvey)
Operating profit is the income a company generates from its core business operations, excluding any income derived from non-operational activities, taxes, and interest expenses.
A low-cost carrier is an airline that offers lower fares and fewer amenities compared to traditional airlines, focusing on cost reduction to attract price-sensitive travelers.
Package holidays are travel deals that include multiple components such as flights, accommodations, and sometimes meals and activities, sold as a single product to simplify travel planning.
Pretax profit is the income a company earns before taxes are deducted, providing a clear view of its profitability from operations without the impact of tax liabilities.
Air traffic control strikes are labor actions taken by air traffic controllers, which can disrupt flight schedules and operations, affecting airlines and travelers.
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