Aer Lingus Q2 2025 Financial Highlights Aer Lingus reported a Q2 2025 operating profit of €135 million, a nearly 50% increase from the same period in 2024. First-half profits soared to €80 million, almost nine times higher than the previous year. Key drivers included:

• Capacity Growth: Record-breaking North American schedule.
• Revenue Strength: Robust revenue performance.
• Cost Advantage: Favorable fuel pricing.

IAG Group PerformanceIAG, the parent company of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, and Vueling, saw a 43.5% rise in first-half earnings to £1.88 billion, with pre-tax profits climbing to £1.75 billion from £1.05 billion in 2024. CEO Luis Gallego attributed the results to:

• Strong Travel Demand: Structural shift in consumer spending toward travel.
• Operational Success: Transformation initiatives and focus on market-leading brands.
• Strategic Investments: Fleet and technology upgrades for efficiency and customer experience.

Gallego expressed confidence in sustained earnings growth and shareholder value creation through dividends and share buybacks.British Airways PerformanceBritish Airways posted a 48% increase in half-year operating profits to £824 million, despite a £40 million impact from a March 2025 Heathrow closure due to a sub-station fire. The airline benefited from an expanded flight program.These results underscore IAG's resilience and strategic focus amid strong travel demand.