Ryanair

High jet fuel prices caused by the Middle East conflict are driving up costs for low-cost carriers: Ryanair forecasts ticket increases of 10–20% in 2027 and has only 15% of its fuel needs hedged at old rates. Sunexpress is postponing expansion plans and expects roughly €180 million in additional costs, Eurowings is considering short-time work, and Condor is cutting routes such as Dubai. Lufthansa anticipates group-wide additional costs in the billions, and the industry is adjusting capacity because of higher fuel costs. » Mais em faz.net

Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary warned that the Middle East conflict has pushed jet fuel prices sharply higher and many carriers are not hedged, which could drive European air fares up 10–20% next year and prompt bankruptcies and takeovers. Ryanair was largely hedged for 2026 but is about 85% unhedged for 2027, with only 15% of 2027 fuel covered at $85 a barrel while spot rates are roughly double. The airline also announced cuts of 20 routes and over one million seats from Belgium’s winter schedule after a domestic aviation tax increase. » Mais em theguardian.com

Ryanair will halve its offering in Berlin from this winter and criticises high passenger costs caused by poorly filled airports and an air traffic tax that has not been abolished. CEO Eddie Wilson calls Germany "the worst market in Europe" and also criticises the preference for a national airline champion instead of better short‑haul solutions. The carrier warns of long‑term consequences for the competitiveness of Germany's aviation location. » Mais em manager-magazin.de