EasyJet said on Wednesday that it expects its capacity to increase by 3% in fiscal 2025 after reporting a smaller-than-expected annual operating profit due to disruptions from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Budget airline Easyjet reported a 34 per cent rise in pre-tax profit to £610m, in the twelve months to October.

EasyJet on Wednesday reported annual operating profit below market expectations as disruptions from the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East ate into its bottomline.

EasyJet records 34% jump in annual profits - The carrier reported headline pre-tax profits of £610 million for the year to September 30, up from £455 million 12 months earlier.