Jet2 shares fall 15% as it warns of ‘difficult market’ and cuts winter seats

Travel firm talks of ‘less certain consumer environment’ with customers booking later than ever

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Travel operator Jet2 shares have dived after it cut back its seats on sale for the winter, warning of a difficult market with customers booking holidays ever nearer the departure date.

Shares in the holiday group fell by 15% after it told investors its earnings for the year were now likely to be at the lower end of forecasts.