Aviation

Aer Lingus returns to profit for the first time since the start of Covid-19

The airline group reported a full year operating profit of €45 million for 2022 thanks to a strong recovery in leisure travel last year

Aer Lingus said there was very strong market demand for European sun destinations and North Atlantic routes last year

Aer Lingus has returned to profitability for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Announcing full year results for 2022 on Friday morning, the airline said it made an operating profit before once-off charges of €45 million last year – a significant improvement on the €338 million loss it racked up for its 2021 financial year.

Aer Lingus said its return to profitability in 2022 was driven by a strong performance in ...