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easyJet sees short-term Omicron hit before summer recovery

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Posted on January 27, 2022

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easyJet Anticipates Summer Recovery After Omicron Setback

LONDON (Reuters) – British airline easyJet said the Omicron variant of COVID-19 was impacting its performance this quarter, but it expected to see strong demand this summer when its capacity will be near pre-pandemic levels.

The company said on Thursday it flew 64% of pre-pandemic capacity in its first quarter to end-December, but its 77% load factor missed its forecast of over 80% after Omicron dented customer demand in December.

(Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)

Key Takeaways

  • easyJet impacted by Omicron variant this quarter.
  • Summer demand expected to be strong.
  • Capacity near pre-pandemic levels by summer.
  • First quarter capacity at 64% of pre-pandemic levels.
  • Load factor missed forecast due to Omicron.

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What is the main topic?
The article discusses easyJet's performance impact due to the Omicron variant and its expected recovery by summer.
How did Omicron affect easyJet?
Omicron reduced customer demand, affecting easyJet's load factor and capacity performance this quarter.
What are easyJet's expectations for summer?
easyJet expects strong summer demand with capacity nearing pre-pandemic levels.

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