EasyJet forecasts return to near pre-Covid flying levels in 2022

Pent-up demand' and end of Covid travel restrictions help carrier narrow losses

EasyJet said it was heading for summer with strong momentum and optimism", flying at near pre-pandemic capacity in peak season as the lifting of Covid restrictions helped the airline narrow its half-year losses and look to a return to profit.

Chief executive Johan Lundgren said easyJet was benefiting from pent-up demand and removal of travel restrictions" as well as a strategic decision to run more of its flights on popular routes.