While Aer Lingus is well hedged in 2026 the same is not true of 2027. So for summer 2027 Aer Lingus has removed two A330s and four A320 family form the fleet, the fleet that was based in Manchester and a bit more. Aer Lingus has historically operated within this framework, using the second quarter to rebuild profitability after the leaner opening months. Aer Lingus must balance the need to protect its position at Dublin with the requirement to generate adequate returns on each sector. The group performance provides context for the Aer Lingus result without altering the specific challenges facing the Irish carrier.