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24/08/2010
Aer Lingus Set To Soar As Losses Cut
The Irish airline, Aer Lingus, is hoping to be a real high-flyer by the end of this financial year.
The State-owned carrier which has been successfully operating a 'hub' from Belfast International has dramatically reduced its losses in the first half of the year.
Company accounts reveal that the airline, which is in the middle of a cost-cutting programme, suffered €19m (£15.5 million) losses for the six months to the end of June but, is predicting it will break even by the end of the year.
Christoph Mueller - the Chief Executive - said the improvements were significant despite difficulties caused by the Icelandic volcanic ash crisis and sluggish markets.
"Despite the group's strong commercial performance, Aer Lingus has not been complacent in addressing its cost position," he said.
"The group remains committed to implementing all aspects of the Greenfield Cost Reduction Programme in order to position Aer Lingus for a successful future."
Mr Mueller added: "For the 2010 full year, we expect to report an operating performance (before exceptional items) of no worse than break-even.
Aer Lingus carried 4.4 million passengers in the first half of the year, half a million fewer than the same time last year, but managed to reduce losses by 80% from 93 million euro (£75.9 million) in January to June 2009 to 19 million euro this year.
(BMcC/GK)
The State-owned carrier which has been successfully operating a 'hub' from Belfast International has dramatically reduced its losses in the first half of the year.
Company accounts reveal that the airline, which is in the middle of a cost-cutting programme, suffered €19m (£15.5 million) losses for the six months to the end of June but, is predicting it will break even by the end of the year.
Christoph Mueller - the Chief Executive - said the improvements were significant despite difficulties caused by the Icelandic volcanic ash crisis and sluggish markets.
"Despite the group's strong commercial performance, Aer Lingus has not been complacent in addressing its cost position," he said.
"The group remains committed to implementing all aspects of the Greenfield Cost Reduction Programme in order to position Aer Lingus for a successful future."
Mr Mueller added: "For the 2010 full year, we expect to report an operating performance (before exceptional items) of no worse than break-even.
Aer Lingus carried 4.4 million passengers in the first half of the year, half a million fewer than the same time last year, but managed to reduce losses by 80% from 93 million euro (£75.9 million) in January to June 2009 to 19 million euro this year.
(BMcC/GK)
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