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Michael O’Leary says European airlines are largely unhedged against higher jet fuel prices as fuel-hedging contracts expire, setting up what he calls the biggest airfare increase in the region’s history. He also expects fewer seats next year as airline bankruptcies and takeovers shrink capacity.
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Michael O’Leary says European airlines are largely unhedged against higher jet fuel prices as fuel-hedging contracts expire, setting up what he calls the biggest airfare increase in the region’s history. He also expects fewer seats next year as airline bankruptcies and takeovers shrink capacity.
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