Mon, 26 Jan 2026

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 Ryanair fares to rise as passenger numbers forecast to surge

The airline says it expects fares to increase by up to 9% as passenger numbers grow this year.

* Ryanair expects fare prices to rise by up to 9% due to strong demand and a predicted increase in passenger numbers.
* The airline estimates its passenger numbers will grow by almost 208 million this year, with traveller numbers expected to reach 47.5 million in total.
* Average fares rose 4% to €44 (£38) over the three-month period to the end of December.
* Ryanair reported a steep drop in quarterly profits after being fined €256m (£222m) by Italy's competition watchdog for "abusing its dominant position".
* The airline posted pre-tax profits of €24.4m, an 83% drop from the previous year, but its total revenue rose 9% to €3.21bn.
* Ryanair is confident that it will appeal and overturn the fine, which it calls "baseless".
* The airline's boss Michael O'Leary predicts full-year net profit could reach as much as €2.23bn, but warns this forecast remains "exposed to adverse external developments".
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