British airline easyJet posted a pre-tax profit of 455 million pounds (524.9 million euros) in the 2023 financial year, with a record financial performance in the second half, the company announced.
According to data released this Tuesday by easyJet, financial targets for the 2023 fiscal year have been met, with record numbers in Portugal, with seat availability of around 10.8 million and reservations of 9.8 million, which is considered the best results is ever considered.
In Portugal, the company recorded a 32% increase in bookings in 2023 compared to the previous year and a load factor of more than 90% on flights departing from Portuguese airports.
“These robust load factors are indicative of a strong market presence, customer loyalty and easyJet’s continued commitment to improving the passenger experience,” the airline said.
easyJet guarantees leadership in Madeira and 2nd place in the main airports of mainland Portugal: Porto, Lisbon and Faro.
According to the company, the current market share is 23% in Funchal, 38% in Porto Santo, 20% in Porto, 14% in Lisbon and 19% in Faro.
For next year, the company expects new record levels of supply and demand, with a 4% increase in seats and 6% in reservations, “demonstrating the airline’s popularity and consumer confidence and reflecting the company’s strong investments in the national market the airline said. keep an eye out for this Tuesday.
With these results in Portugal, easyJet has decided to add two new destinations to its 98 existing routes: from Porto to Menorca, starting on June 25, 2024, and from Funchal to Bordeaux, starting on April 6, 2024.
The company also highlights that easyJet Holidays’ profits more than tripled (+221%), generating pre-tax profits of £122 million (€140 million).
The outlook for fiscal 2024 is positive, with easyJet Holidays predicting growth of over 35%, with average selling prices rising.
Source: DN
