Aer Lingus profits slump as airline plans capacity and job cuts
The Irish Times · Killian Woods ·
Irish airline has warned competition will continue to weigh on profits into 2027
Aer Lingus has reported operating profit of €142 million for the third quarter of 2026, down €28 million year on year.
During the first nine months of the year, operating profits at the IAG-owned airline have fallen by 57 per cent, down from €250 million to €108 million.
Aer Lingus chief executive Lynne Embleton said increased competition, particularly in the North Atlantic region, “has fundamentally changed our operating environment”.
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