Aer Lingus parent IAG beats forecasts, but 'mindful' of uncertainty ahead

Rising demand saw a full recovery in Aer Lingus passenger numbers, with the airline reporting a €40m operating profit

Aer Lingus' parent company said in May it expected annual profit above the top end of a €1.8bn to €2.3bn range. Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

Aer Lingus has posted an operating profit of €40m in the first six months of 2023, helped by growth in its US markets and rising demand for short-haul European flights.

It is up from a loss of €83m in the same period last year, however, it remains just half of its pre-pandemic levels.