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Jet2: results in-line and further share buyback Record half year results from leisure travel group Jet2 (AIM:JET2) and strong cash flows has brought a further share buyback, despite capital commitments to new aircraft and the new Gatwick base. For the half year to the end of September 2025 Jet2 flew 750,000 more passengers to 14.09 million, 40% higher than pre-pandemic passenger numbers. Group Revenue grew by 5% to £5.34 billion, operating profit by 2% to £715.2m (margin 13.3%) and diluted earnings increased 17% to 292.2p. The latter was helped by the £250m share buyback and elimination of the potential dilutive…