Higher charges cut easyJet losses

Low-cost airline easyJet said today that half-year losses would be smaller than expected as its revenues were boosted by higher baggage charges.

The Luton-based group, which operates more than 580 routes across 30 countries, said revenue growth per seat in the six months to March 31 will be better than expected at 10%, with around half the improvement driven by higher fees and charges.