British low-cost airline easyJet said its first half revenues are likely to come in better than it had expected last November, although the outlook for summer bookings was uncertain.
The company said in a statement that its first quarter revenues to the end of December were up 32% to £550m sterling on a 10% increase in passenger numbers, leading it to be more optimistic for the half year than two months ago.
However, the carrier said the crucial summer period remained uncertain due to the tough economic climate and the weakening of sterling against the euro.
EasyJet last year became embroiled in a boardroom row with founder and non-executive director Stelios Haji-Iannou over future growth strategy.
Stelios wants the airline to rein in the group's order of new planes and start paying a dividend to shareholders.
