Ryanair says it might freeze pay to offset high fuel prices
The airline said fare increases may not cover a projected €2 billion fuel bill jump and is weighing temporary pay freezes, lower crewing ratios and more AI.
- Ryanair reported a 15% profit decline to €2.15 billion for the six months ending September 30, with CEO Michael O'Leary warning the airline is considering pay freezes to counter soaring fuel costs from the US-Iran war.
- Fuel costs surged 10% during the period as the unhedged 20% of Ryanair's fuel exposure faced doubling prices, despite the airline hedging 80% at $67 a barrel.
- Passenger numbers increased 6% to 125.8 million and revenues rose 3% to €10.08 billion, yet average fares fell 4% year-on-year to €55.70, limiting profit recovery.
- O'Leary warned that rising fares next year will likely not offset an estimated €2 billion fuel bill increase, prompting reviews of crewing ratios and artificial intelligence use.
- Ryanair declined to provide full-year guidance, citing it remains "highly sensitive to conflict escalation in the Middle East and Ukraine," and expects jet fuel prices to stay elevated through 2027.
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The price of kerosene is rising and rising. In order to save costs, Ryanair is considering a zero round of employees, shorter working hours and job cancellations. Tickets can increase by up to 20 percent.
Ryanair is expecting a significant increase in ticket prices in 2027 due to rising fuel prices. The airline is also considering freezing employee salaries.
Ryanair to freeze wages, hike fares as fuel prices soar
Chief executive Michael O'Leary said Ryanair's fuel bill is expected to rise by 2.0 billion euros ($2.24 billion) in its next financial year, which could prompt cost-saving measures such as temporary pay freezes, lower cabin crew ratios and greater use of artificial intelligence in back-office operations. The announcement came as profit after tax fell six percent to 1.61 billion euros in its second quarter, or three months to end-September, from…
The steps are justified by rising fuel prices.
Ryanair Holdings expects a significant increase in its fuel costs in the coming fiscal year and is evaluating possible cost cuts to mitigate the impact, warning that raising ticket prices and reducing routes will not be enough. The company released, on Monday (2), the results relating to the second quarter of the fiscal year 2027. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the subject and register.
The increase in fuel costs is damaging the accounts of Ryanair. The Irish airline recorded a profit of 2,147 million euros during its first fiscal semester of 2027, ended in September, 15% less than in the same period of the previous year. In addition, Ryanair has warned that the fuel bill ... Continue reading "The increase in costs leads Ryanair to reduce the profit by 15% in its first fiscal semester"
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