BA Cityflyer posts 79% jump in 2025 operating profit after key system upgrades
London City-based regional carrier says it has benefited from system updates by parent company British Airways. British Airways' Cityflyer operation has reported a 79% increase in its full-year operating profit for 2025, pointing to the ongoing implementation of its transformation plan. The regional carrier, which operates a fleet of Embraer 190 jets from London City and other UK airports, saw its operating profit grow to £22.5 million ($30.1 million) in the 12 months to 31 December 2025. Pre-tax profit rose to £28.4 million from £20.3 million the previous year. BA Cityflyer's revenues during the period were up 7.8% at £297 million. The carrier increased its capacity by 6.1% last year, which it says was largely driven by a cabin refurbishment programme in 2024 that added seats. Passenger numbers grew 5.6% and load factor declined fractionally. "In 2025, BA Cityflyer delivered improved operating profit and continued to strengthen its balance sheet, continuing to executive its transformation plan to create a better BA Cityflyer for customers, investors and colleagues," says the carrier, pointing to an update and simplification by its parent company of "several of its most critical systems". This has resulted in a "step change in business continuity, including check-in, flight-planning and management, as well as time-critical load-control systems", says BA Cityflyer. During 2025, the airline agreed to extend the leases on three of its E190s and awarded an engine lease contract covering its E190 fleet.