easyJet has said it expects profits of between £570-£580 million for the full year, at the top end of its previous guidance. The low-cost carrier has been able to take advantage of the collapse of Monarch and airBerlin, while rival Ryanair has also been beset by strike action.

Worldwide by easyJet launched last year as the first ever low-fares carrier connection service and will now for the first time offer customers both a low-fares connection to Asia through Scoot, as well as the choice to connect with a full-service carrier through Singapore Airlines.

New research from YouGov indicates that easyJet has maintained its position as the best value for money airline among budget beach-holiday bookers.

easyJet has launched its first flights this weekend to Palermo, Sicily and Pula in Croatia from Liverpool John Lennon Airport. A new route to Dalaman, Turkey will also take off, while the inaugural flight to Toulouse departs in October.

International Airlines Group, Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air have submitted complaints to the European Commission against France as its air traffic controllers’ strikes restrict the fundamental principle of freedom of movement within the EU.

easyJet has delivered a strong performance in the third quarter, with total revenue increasing by 14 per cent to £1.6 billion and ancillary revenue up by 21.1 per cent to £328 million.