Aer Lingus cuts distribution costs
Aer Lingus saw distribution costs drop by almost 40% last year as more than 70% of sales were driven through its website.
The Irish flag carrier, which hopes to be privatised this year, saw passenger carryings rise by one million to eight million over 2004.
The airline’s operating profit for the year to December 31 fell to euros 72.4 million from euros 107 million the previous 12 months. Pre-tax profit soared to euros 82.6 million from 1.1 million.
The airline saw total cost increases of euros 10.8 million despite fuel cost inceases of euros 33.1 million.
Aer Lingus shed 431 staff in the year to give a workforce of 3,475.
Chief executive Dermot Mannion said: “2006 is a year in which we can develop further opportunity, delivering our twin track strategy with increasing focus on the development of our long haul network. Critical to maximising these opportunities is securing investment which will enable all those employed at Aer Lingus to share in running a successful airline for the future.”
Report by Phil Davies
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