Aer Lingus reports loss of €20.6m in H1 2008; Fuel costs increased by €56.5m
Aug 28th, 2008 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
Aer Lingus, the former Irish State airline, reported an operating loss of €22.3m in the first half of 2008, down from operating profit of €2.6m in 2007. The loss driven by fuel costs which increased by €56.5m (48.7%). The airline recorded a net loss for the six months of €20.6m compared with a profit of €6.8m in the same period in 2007.