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Ryanair CEO warns sustained high oil prices could drive significant airfare increases into 2027

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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said airfares could rise significantly if oil prices remain elevated into next year, while describing the outlook for ticket prices over the coming months as “entirely up in the air.” The comments highlight fuel-cost exposure as a key uncertainty for airline pricing and margins.

Discovered 2026-09-10T01:36:46.488491-07:00 | 2026-09-10T01:36:46.488491-07:00

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  • Sustained high oil prices could materially increase airline operating costs and push fares higher into 2027.
  • Near-term ticket pricing remains uncertain, complicating capacity, revenue and margin planning for carriers and travel businesses.

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