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The Independent
41 minutes ago
- The Independent
Jet2 set to reveal jump in profits amid rise in last-minute bookings
Jet2 is expected to deliver stronger profits for the past year amid a jump in holidaymakers booking last-minute trips. However, investors will be keen for more guidance from the company about how delays to plane deliveries and travel disruption will impact its performance in the new financial year. The Leeds-based holiday operator and airline will report its finances for the year to March 31 on Wednesday July 9. It is expected to reveal that profits have risen by as much as 10% to between £565 million and £570 million, having originally indicated profits of around £540 million late last year. Analysts have also predicted a sharp jump in sales, with Panmure Liberum predicting sales of £7.21 billion for the year to March, up from £6.25 billion a year earlier. Earlier this year, the company had seen shares waver after warning shareholders in February that it was facing higher hotel and flight costs and the delayed delivery of planes over the summer season. Nevertheless, Jet2 pointed towards a positive outlook in its previous update in April, helping drive a rise in the firm's share price, which ultimately struck record levels last month. It has managed to grow profits despite above-inflation cost rises affecting key expenses including hotel accommodation, aircraft maintenance and general airport charges. Jet2 also previously cautioned over the delayed delivery of new planes which will see it incur additional costs to cover aircraft gaps over the peak summer period. Shareholders will therefore be keen to see if this has impacted key summer trading. The company has pointed towards an 8% jump in summer bookings and is likely to have benefited from a trend towards more last-minute bookings. Investors will be keen for a more detailed outlook on what profits will look like in the 2026 financial year after the company failed to give significant guidance in the previous update. Michael Hewson, MCH market insights, said: 'Interestingly there was little market reaction to the reluctance to provide any sort of guidance for 2026. 'Hopefully we'll get more detail on that as well as further updates when it comes to its summer and winter bookings.' Shareholders will also be interested to know if the business has been impacted by recent disruption in the industry, such as the French air traffic control strike this week.
The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
New Ryanair hand luggage rules explained as airline increases free bag size
FOLLOWING Ryanair's announcement of changing its hand luggage rules, here are the most up-to-date guidelines. This week Ryanair announced that they would be changing the size of their hand luggage allowance from 40x20x25cm to 40x30x20cm - an increase of 5cm. 3 The change in size means that Ryanair's free hand luggage size has increased from an overall capacity of 20 litres to 24 litres. All airports will now need to change the size of the baggage sizers for the airline, to be able to check bags against the new measurements. The rules are expected to be introduced later this month. The size change comes after new EU rules have been set out, which will ban airlines from charging for small carry on bags. A Ryanair spokesperson said: "Following the new EU minimum bag size of 40x30x15cm, Ryanair will increase its max 'personal bag' dimensions to 40x30x20cm, so that Ryanair's 'personal bag' allowance is bigger than the EU standard "This change will be implemented over the coming weeks, as our airport bag sizers are adjusted." What size luggage can I take on an Ryanair flight? Ryanair informs it's luggage sizes for a small, free cabin back, paid for cabin bag and checked luggage on its website. Additionally, passengers can find information on the airline's website about what they can and can't take onboard a flight too. Hand luggage rules Current rules for Ryanair's free small bag that passengers carry on board states that it must measure 40x20x25cm, fit under the seat in front of you and that it can be a handbag, laptop bag or backpack. 'It's very important' - Ryanair's 'baggage sizers' warning to Irish passengers ahead of busy Easter break amid €75 fine However, supposedly this month, these measurements will change to 40x30x20cm increasing passengers' hand luggage capacity by 5cm. The bag will remain free of charge to all passengers. As for cabin baggage - that you take on board and must store in the overhead lockers - the size measurements are 55x40x20cm. The weight of each cabin bag that goes overhead is not allowed to be more than 10kg. Overhead cabin bags must also be purchased. Checked luggage rules For checked luggage, Ryanair has two weights - 10kg and 20kg. You can add either of these weights to your booking and it will be place in the aircraft hold. 3 Passengers can purchase up to three checked bags of 20kg on their booking. Checked luggage must be dropped at the airline's check-in desk at the airport, before passengers proceed to security. These bags can measure up to 80x120x120cm and are also for purchase. Ryanair also allows 'bag pooling' - a process where you can spread weight between passengers' checked luggage on the same flight reservation. This means that you could have two 20kg bags on your booking, totaling 40kg in weight, with one weighing 15kg and the other weighing 25kg. However, no single bag can weigh more than 32kg. A Ryanair couple were recently banned from boarding their flight and were left £500 out of pocket due to a confusing passport rule. Plus, the airline has launched £15 flights to an Italian hotspot where wine goes for £3 a bottle. 3
The Sun
3 hours ago
- The Sun
Holidaymakers warned about boarding pass mistake that could see YOU lose thousands of pounds
HOLIDAYMAKERS have been issued a warning over a common boarding pass mistake that could prove costly. Jetsetters should avoid posting photos of themselves with the crucial documents on social media or risk being targeted by cyber criminals. Richard Daniels, director of fraud at TSB, said: "Fraudsters can sometimes gather personal information from boarding passes posted online that can be used to unleash a wave of nasty impersonation fraud. "Name, passport number, date of birth, email and phone numbers can all be used against you – and in some cases there have even been examples of tickets being used by scammers." A typical follow-up scam once cyber criminals have gleaned personal information from a boarding pass is to carry out a phishing attack. This is where fraudsters try to trick you into revealing other personal information about yourself. This might come in the form of a text message, email or call pretending to be from a trusted body asking you to hand over sensitive information like bank details. Richard added: "Criminals can also aim to use personal and sensitive information to take over a bank account; or to apply for new accounts, or services and utilities in their target's name." Posting a boarding pass with a QR code on can be particularly dangerous too. Criminals can use this to create duplicate fake passes, make changes to bookings and even cancel flights. How holidaymakers can avoid being scammed The first and easiest way to avoid being targeted by scammers is by not sharing photos of your boarding pass online, Richard said. Social media platforms are rife with fake accounts run by criminals looking to prey on users' mistakes and take your personal data. [bc_video account_id="5067014667001" application_id="" aspect_ratio="16:9" autoplay="" caption="Insider tips to avoid tourist traps and scams on your next holiday " embed="in-page" experience_id="" height="100%" language_detection="" max_height="360px" max_width="640px" min_width="0px" mute="" padding_top="56%" picture_in_picture="" player_id="default" playlist_id="" playsinline="" sizing="responsive" video_id="6350521755112" video_ids="" width="640px"] The second is by adding a boarding pass to the digital wallet on your mobile phone, which requires biometrics to access. That means even if you lose your phone the passes will be protected. If you are set on using a physical pass, make sure it is kept safely and securely in your bag or pockets. Once you've used it, either shred it or make sure it's not put in a public bin where someone can take it. The third is by being wary of scammers pretending to be from your airline or holiday booking company. Emails, texts or phone calls asking you to hand over personal information like bank details, especially urgently, can be a major red flag. The fourth and final way is by doing your best to avoid "Juice Jacking" at airports. This happens at phone-charging stations where criminals install a cable that either steals your data or infects the device with malware. To avoid this, use your own cable via a power outlet or buy a power bank and keep clear of the charging stations entirely. You can pick up power banks from the major retailers, with Tesco selling one for £15.99 and Argos selling another for £19.99. Households lose billions to scammers Scammers are increasingly targeting hapless consumers and households and stealing personal information as well as money. A recent report from CIFAs revealed fraudsters stole £11.4billion from people in the UK in 2024, up from around £7billion in 2023. The warning came as a survey it carried out showed one in seven consumers said they lost cash to criminals in 2024, up from one in 10 the year before. The average loss per victim was £1,400 and only 18% recovered all their money. Prof. Jorij Abraham, managing director of the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, said: "Losing £11.4 billion to scams in 12 months is absolutely staggering. "It demands stronger action and an unwavering commitment to bringing criminals to justice. "The UK's counter-fraud community needs more support if they are to intensify the fight against scammers, restore confidence, and protect people from this growing threat." Separate research by the government and published last month found 43% of UK businesses and three in 10 charities reported experiencing some form of cyber security breach or attack in the previous 12 months. This equates to roughly 612,000 UK businesses and 61,000 UK charities. Top tips for avoiding scammers BY keeping these tips in mind, you can avoid getting caught up in a scam: Firstly, remember that if something seems too good to be true, it normally is. Check brands are "verified" on Facebook and Twitter pages - this means the company will have a blue tick on its profile. Look for grammatical and spelling errors; fraudsters are notoriously bad at writing proper English. If you receive a message from a 'friend' informing you of a freebie, consider whether it's written in your friend's normal style. If you're invited to click on a URL, hover over the link to see the address it will take you to – does it look genuine? To be on the really safe side, don't click on unsolicited links in messages, even if they appear to come from a trusted contact. Be careful when opening email attachments too. Fraudsters are increasingly attaching files, usually PDFs or spreadsheets, which contain dangerous malware. If you receive a suspicious message then report it to the company, block the sender and delete it. .
