EasyJet has published its latest trading update, showing record profits, increased revenue per seat and strong demand for its easyJet Holidays division.
The low-cost carrier made £203 million before tax in the third quarter ending 30 June, a £317 million improvement on the same period of last year.
Passenger growth was up 7 per cent year-on-year, and the airline also recorded a 23 per cent increase in revenue per seat.
In particular the group’s easyJet Holidays division “continues to outperform”, recording a £49 million profit before tax for the third quarter. EasyJet said that winter holiday bookings were up over 100 per cent year-on-year.
The group said that based on current booking trends it expects the fourth quarter to deliver another record profit before tax performance, with reven...