Profits way up for Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus is expecting profits to rebound strongly this year, with the company forecasting an operating profit of €85 million, up 20 per cent on the forecast profits for 2005.

The airline is also budgeting for sales of €998 million in 2006,up 15 per cent on the forecast figure for last year. However, an expected €60 million rise in the company’s fuel bill will lead to a steep increase in costs, up 14 ...