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Ryanair warns average fares could rise 2–4% over next 12 months as traffic grows

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary said average fares may rise 2–4% over the next 12 months, with passenger numbers also expected to increase. The guidance signals a modest pricing shift as traffic continues to expand into the coming year, supporting the carrier's revenue outlook.

Discovered 2026-01-21T03:51:01.744635-08:00 | 2026-01-21T03:51:01.744635-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • A 2–4% average fare increase is small in percentage terms but material at scale: it directly affects unit revenue and margins for a high-volume low-cost carrier, and should be viewed against Ryanair's recent strong results and traffic performance (recent results).
  • Fares and demand signals will shape capacity, network and commercial planning across Europe; this update is relevant alongside broader passenger-growth and industry profitability forecasts (global travel outlook) and sector profit trends (industry profitability).

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