EasyJet reports record bookings despite cost of living crisis

EasyJet says its holidays are already 60% sold for this summer. Photograph: Jan Wlodarczyk/Alamy

EasyJet has lauded a record surge in bookings in January as passengers prioritised travel for the coming year amid signs airlines are finally recovering from the pandemic downturn.

Despite the continuing cost of living crisis in the UK and abroad, the airline said high levels of demand and strong bookings meant it expected to beat market expectations for its profits this year.