With known global infections approaching 163 million and the rise of new variants complicating the fight, even the governments easing closures are warning citizens to remain careful.
The company generated 2.25 trillion yen ($20.6 billion) in the fiscal year to March, up from 2.04 trillion yen the year before, beating its own annual forecast.
The pound was up 0.8% on the day at $1.40970, having crossed the key $1.40 level for the first time since February during the Asian session, and risen above $1.41 during the European morning session.
Flying just 20% capacity in the three months to the end of March resulted in the group posting the operating loss before exceptional items of 1.14 billion euros.