EasyJet has warned that uncertainty over Brexit is holding back demand in the short term, as the airline said it would make a loss in the first half due to rising costs. EasyJet has warned that uncertainty over Brexit is holding back demand in the short term, as the airline said it would make a loss in the first half due to rising costs. The company expects a pre-tax loss for the six months to March 31 of £275 million. Chief executive John Lundgren said: “We are operationally well prepared for Brexit. Earlier this month the operator pulled out of plans to form a consortium to bid for bankrupt Italian carrier Alitalia.

Source: Irish Independent April 01, 2019 06:56 UTC