Conflict in the Middle East sent easyJet plunging to a£126 million loss in the last quarter, but it remains optimistic for the restof the year.
Passenger numbers are up and bookings for the summer arewell ahead on a year ago.
The company said: “The onset of conflict in the Middle East on 7 October had short term impacts from a pause in flights to Israel and Jordan (which currently remains in place) and a temporary slowdown in flight bookings for the wider industry. Demand and bookings have recovered strongly from late November. “
CEO Johan Lundgren added: “"We see positive booking momentum for summer 2024 with travel remaining a priority for consumers. Flightand holidays bookings took off strongly during the traditional busy turn ofyear sales period, as customers opted to secure their summer holidays to firm favourites like Spain and Portugal alongside destinations further afield like Greece and Turkey. “
Revenue per passenger is up 16% to £1,113 compared to yearago,.
