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Bloomberg • Kate Duffy

Ryanair warns Middle East conflict could drive record European fare increase next year

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary forecasts the biggest annual rise in European air fares next year, saying the Middle East war is pushing oil prices higher and forcing airlines to pass increased fuel costs on to passengers.

2026-10-20T02:05:17.959897-07:00
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

A330 production will not return to previous peak rates

By FlightGlobal: Cabin and floor capacity irrevocably shifted to A350 and single-aisle programmes. Airbus will not produce the A330neo at the peak rates previously achieved on the A330 programme, owing to the transfer of capacity to A350 and A320neo production.

2026-10-20T03:05:38.399959-07:00