EasyJet boss Johan Lundgren said its summer operations had now "normalised" and were "much improved" in July after recent moves by airports to demand a cut in flight programmes.
The carrier said it remains focused on ensuring "smooth operations this summer" and will continue to "fine tune" its schedule, signalling further flight cuts if needed. Holidaymakers have suffered flight delays and cancellations, alongside lengthy queues as airports have struggled with baggage handling, air traffic control and security.
EasyJet said: "The unprecedented ramp up across the aviation industry, coupled with a tight labour market, has resulted in widespread operational challenges culminating in higher levels of cancellations than normal."
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It saw around 5% of its flight schedule cancelled in the quarter as a result. Mr Lundgren added: "We have taken action to build the additional resilience needed this summer and the operation has now normalised.
"Despite the loss this quarter due to the short-term disruption issues, the return to flying at scale has demonstrated that the strategic initiatives launched during the pandemic are delivering now and with more to come."
The group ran 87% of its pre-pandemic flight schedule in its third quarter to June 30 and expects this to edge up to around 90% in its key summer quarter, which is held back by the airport caps.
It stressed it expects the flight caps and cost hit to be a "one-off this summer", with schedules and airport operations set to return to normal for next year's peak season.
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