What does the cryptic crossword clue "Low-cost airline once involving Moss — surprisingly, it's unprofitable (9)" mean?

The definition is "it’s unprofitable". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of OSSM (synonym="OSSM") + LAKER (synonym="‘low cost airline once’") = LOSSMAKER; definition: "it's unprofitable" The answer is LOSSMAKER.

Low-cost airline once involving Moss — surprisingly, it's unprofitable (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28975 | 27 Across | 2023-01-24 flower

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