Aer Lingus profit up 48% as airline warns airport rules threaten future growth

Aer Lingus posts record Q2 profit but warns its growth could be derailed by Dublin Airport’s night-time flight restrictions
Aer Lingus profit up 48% as airline warns airport rules threaten future growth

Aer Lingus chief executive Lynne Embleton has reiterated a call to remove nighttime restrictions at Dublin Airport after the company on Friday revealed an operating profit of €135m for the second quarter of 2025. 

Aer Lingus chief executive Lynne Embleton has reiterated a call to remove nighttime restrictions at Dublin Airport after the company on Friday revealed an operating profit of €135m for the second quarter of 2025. 

The Q2 profit figure represents a 48% jump from the equivalent period in 2024, when operating profit stood at €91m. Overall first half profits stand at €80m. 

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