Aviation

Aer Lingus returns to profitability for the first time since start of pandemic

The airline reported a third quarter operating profit of €139 million and said it now expects to make a modest profit for its full financial year

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

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

Announcing third quarter results on Friday, the airline said it made an operating profit of €139 million in the three-month period to the end of September – a significant improvement on the €95 million loss it racked up in the first half of the year.

Aer Lingus said its third quarter performance was driven by strong demand for ...