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Operating profit jumps at Aer Lingus as travel recovery continues

The airline increased its capacity during the period

Operating profit has increased at the airline. Picture: PA

Aer Lingus recorded an operating profit before exceptional items of €196 million for Q3 2023, which the airline said reflected “very strong demand” for travel through the summer, peaking in the third quarter.

In the same period last year the airline reported operating profit of €139 million.

The operating profit in the quarter exceeds that achieved in the equivalent quarters in both 2019 and 2022, the airline said.

The carrier said the performance allows Aer ...