Tough but jet2 holding up
But at a time when nation-al carrier BA has reported its biggest ever loss, analysts said the Leeds-based group has held up relatively well.
Jet2.com's pre-tax profits in the six months to September 30 fell 23 per cent to 28.1m.
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Hide AdThe airline has continued to focus on its core leisure routes from its bases in the North, which include Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Belfast and Blackpool.
It has also increased services to Eastern Mediterranean destinations.
The airline flew 2.2 million scheduled passengers in the half year, down slightly from 2.3 million last year.