An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 aircraft as seen flying on final approach over the houses of Myrtle avenue in London. Photograph: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAer Lingus is on course to be Europe’s second largest transatlantic carrier, the airline’s chief executive said on Friday. Aer Lingus reported an operating profit of €31 million in the final quarter of 2025, a €26 million decrease on the same period in 2024. With 2026 coinciding with the airline’s 90th anniversary, Aer Lingus said it will operate its largest-ever transatlantic summer schedule. IAG reported ​an operating profit ‌before exceptional items ​of €5.02 million, ⁠compared with ​€4.97 billion projected by analysts polled by LSEG.

Source: The Irish Times February 27, 2026 15:02 UTC