Aer Lingus announces operating profit of €282m for FY 2025

Aer Lingus had an operating profit of €282m for full year 2025, a €77m increase on full year 2024. In Q4 2025, Aer Lingus had an operating profit of €31m, a €26m decrease on the same period in 2024, following a 45% increase in transatlantic competitor capacity through the 2025 / 2026 winter season. The strong overall performance in 2025 was driven by operating profits of €135m and €170m in Q2 and Q3 respectively, contributed to by robust revenue performance, favourable fuel pricing and Aer Lingus capacity growth.

In 2025, Aer Lingus increased its overall capacity by 6.6% and passenger numbers by almost 3% compared to 2024. Aer Lingus grew its transatlantic network with new routes to Indianapolis and Nashville, contributing to a capacity increase of 7.4% to North America. In 2025, Aer Lingus recorded its strongest punctuality performance since 2017 and achieved its highest-ever Net Promoter Score (NPS) rating, an industry measurement of customer loyalty and satisfaction.

2025 was a year of significant investment for the airline, including a partnership with Starlink to provide leading-edge Wi-Fi on North American and European services, free of charge to customers. Starlink will be installed on the first Aer Lingus aircraft in the coming weeks, with roll-out expected to complete on the full long-haul fleet in 2027.

Aer Lingus also took delivery of five Airbus A321XLR aircraft in 2024-2025 and the 6^th XLR aircraft was delivered in January 2026. Aer Lingus’ fleet is now made up of one-third next-generation aircraft, contributing to the airline’s significant network growth and a reduction in carbon emissions.

In 2026, coinciding with the airline’s 90^th anniversary, Aer Lingus will operate its largest-ever transatlantic summer schedule, adding new routes to Pittsburgh and Raleigh-Durham and increased frequency to New York, Boston, Nashville, Indianapolis and Orlando. Aer Lingus’ first direct service to Cancún, Mexico, also commenced in January 2026.

Commenting, Aer Lingus’ CEO, Lynne Embleton, said: “2025 was a strong year for Aer Lingus. We reinforced our North Atlantic leadership and accelerated our transformation, with digital innovation, operational excellence and network expansion enabling us to deliver a 11.1% operating margin despite a significant increase in competitor capacity. 

“As we enter our 90^th anniversary year, we are operating our largest ever transatlantic summer schedule, strengthening connectivity to, through and beyond Ireland. Continued investment in next‑generation aircraft and new technology, including our partnership with Starlink, underpins our focus on sustainable growth, enhanced service for our customers and long-term competitiveness. Urgent resolution of the passenger cap issue is required from Government- it is imperative to now immediately enact legislation which will enable the Minister for Transport to remove the passenger cap and provide the certainty that is required for the Irish economy.

“Looking ahead to the remainder of 2026, we will continue to focus on efficiency, productivity and making investments to improve operating margin and to realise Aer Lingus’ full potential.”

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