EasyJet says the Iran war is pushing fuel costs higher, leading it to expect a bigger first-half loss. The airline also sees summer bookings slowing as customers book later and opt more for domestic travel. Even with fuel hedging, management warns that persistently high prices could still pressure fares later this year.
Two separate mid-air medical emergencies disrupted flights operated by Lufthansa and EasyJet. A Lufthansa passenger died during a Munich to Beijing journey, prompting an emergency diversion to Almaty Airport. Separately, an EasyJet flight from Malaga to London Gatwick was delayed for around 12 hours after a passenger died onboard. Investigations and passenger support are reportedly underway.
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