Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Easyjet profits soar to 581 million pounds – Jornal de Negocios – Portugal

Easyjet profits soar to 581 million pounds – Jornal de Negocios – Portugal

The rise of the profits of the airline registered in parallel to the 7% increase in passenger numbers. A British company plans to cut costs in the coming months, especially due to the fall in the price of fuel.
 

The air carrier Easyjet recorded pre-tax profits of 581 million pounds (727.8 million) in the 12 months ending last September, which represents an increase 21.5% compared to 478 million pounds (about 598.8 million) in the same period.

The accom pany earnings growth, the British airline recorded a increase in passenger numbers of 7% pa ra the 64.8 million passengers. According to the BBC, the operator raised the number of seats available in 5.1% to 71.5 million, of which about 91% were occupied.

The prospect of Easyjet for the next years presents positive, despite the company warning of the fact that costs per passenger should rise 2.5% due to increases in airport fees and maintenance.

This is because the British firm forecasts a drop fuel prices, due to the downward trend in oil prices, which will reduce by about 22 million pounds (27.5 million euros) Easyjet operating costs over the next six months.

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