JET2.COM owner Dart Group today announced a 23% drop in pre-tax profits reflecting a tougher trading environment for the group.

Pre-tax profits for the Leeds-based group dropped from £36.3m to £28.1m for the half year ended September 20.

Turnover for the period was maintained at £272.7m. Net cash flow from operations of £12.2m was generated in the period (2008, £20.3m).

Total capital expenditure in the first half amounted to £6.5m (2008, £9.5m), primarily relating to......for the full story register now for free or login below...