EasyJet losses widen to £552m as fuel costs rise (opens in new tab)

EasyJet reported a wider first-half loss, which Business Live put at £552 million, as the war involving Iran pushed jet fuel costs higher and weakened demand for the summer travel season. The Guardian reported that the airline spent an unexpected extra £25 million on jet fuel in March, and Euronews said higher prices and softer summer bookings continued to affect the airline despite growth elsewhere in the business.Highlights:Holiday unit: EasyJet cited strong growth in its holidays business ...