Aer Lingus nine month operating profits drop by 57%

RTÉ News · RTÉ News · 2026-11-06 07:40 UTC

Aer Lingus has reported an operating profit of €142m for the third quarter of 2026, down €28m from the €170m recorded the same time last year on the back of increased fuel costs and a changed competitive environment across its operations.

Aer Lingus has reported an operating profit of €142m for the third quarter of 2026, down €28m from the €170m recorded the same time last year on the back of increased fuel costs and a changed competitive environment across its operations.

The airline, which is owned by IAG, said its operating profit for the nine months to the end of Septmber slumped by 57% to €108m from €250m in the same period in 2025.

Aer Lingus said its passenger numbers increased by 1.8% in the three months from July to September, but added that competitive market conditions and a weaker yield environment have limited its ability to offset higher fuel and other operating costs.

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