EasyJet warns on profit hit from French air strike and fuel costs

Story: Easyjet predicts an almost $ 33.5 million hit on Thursday, July 17 to make an annual profit.

It was due to the strike of French air traffic controllers at the beginning of this month and the increase in fuel costs.

Send airline shares up to 8% in early trade.

The low -cost carrier said he was still waiting for “good profit growth” for the year that ended in September.

Easyjet reported that the pre -tax quarter profit matched expectations with an increase of $ 67 million to $ 383 million.

:: July 4, 2025

In a statement, CEO expressed unhappiness from the actions of strikes that offer unacceptable difficulties ”.

Some analysts said the carrier had cut predictions for the year, according to the results of Thursday.

Easyjet’s demand for budget -friendly flights and holiday packages remained strong.

In general, however, it takes longer to book tickets between travelers and worsening macroeconomic emotions.

The CEO said that this trend is “that may have anything to do with hot weather”.

To reveal that travelers expect to see how rising heat waves in Europe play.