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Ryanair CEO predicts biggest airfare rise in European history

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary predicts European airfares could rise by up to 20% in 2027 as higher fuel costs, taxes and reduced capacity put pressure on airlines.

21 October 2026

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Ryanair CEO calls Ursula von der Leyen 'useless'

Ryanair is cutting a million seats from Belgium this winter as Michael O’Leary warns of steep fare rises in 2027 and demands foreign airlines pay their share.

20 October 2026

Europe Today

Ryanair CEO calls Ursula von der Leyen 'useless'

Michael O’Leary, CEO of Irish airline Ryanair, has criticised European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s green policies, arguing that they add “complexity and cost”. He also branded the European Parliament a “ship of fools”, claiming its green laws are driving up the cost of air travel.

20 October 2026

Europe Today

Blame continues in France, Russia kills two children in Kharkiv

Blame in France over protests continues as Sébastien Lecornu accuses the ultra-left of orchestrating the unrest. In Kharkiv, two children are among the victims of a Russian strike on a park as Putin reportedly floats a summit without Kyiv. And we interview with Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary.

20 October 2026

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Ryanair CEO sees no European jet fuel shortages into summer 2027

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary expects Europe to have enough jet fuel through next summer, but warns that high prices will persist for another 12 to 18 months.

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Ryanair's Boeing 737 stairs tied to hundreds of passenger falls, study says

Ryanair's Boeing 737 comes with retractable onboard stairs that cut costs and turnaround times, but an Italian safety study has linked them to hundreds of passenger falls since 2021.

1 September 2026

Europe News

Ryanair window smashed by engine debris in Thessaloniki incident

Serbian national Ljubisa Karović was nearly sucked head-first through the broken window but was saved as other passengers, including his wife, held onto him.

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Air passengers' rights: Airlines have 12 months to adopt new rules

The European Council has given its final green light to a major overhaul of EU air passenger rights, starting a 12-month countdown for airlines to prepare and adopt the new rules. Watch the video

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Panic on Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki as debris shatters window

The aircraft returned safely to Thessaloniki's Macedonia Airport. Meanwhile, the authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Ryanair investigated over family seating fees

Europe’s largest low-cost airline is under investigation over its policy requiring families with young children to pay for seat reservations. UK regulators will examine whether the fees are unfair and whether they breach rules designed to prevent hidden charges.

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UK considers airline blacklist for disruptive passengers

The UK government is exploring proposals for a national airline blacklist that could prevent abusive, violent or persistently disruptive passengers from flying with any carrier. The move comes as airlines report rising levels of bad behaviour during peak holiday periods and push for tougher measures

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Ryanair profits surge 40% to record €2.26 billion despite fuel crisis

Europe’s largest low-cost airline posted record annual profits as rising fares and sustained travel demand helped offset aircraft delivery delays and mounting uncertainty in global fuel markets due to the Iran war.

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Ryanair hits out at Fraport Greece and the ‘German monopoly’

Low-cost airline accuses airport operator Fraport of keeping for itself the tax cut decided by the Greek government and calls on Greece to 'break Fraport's monopoly'.

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Ryanair suspends the operation of its base in Thessaloniki in winter

The low-cost airline announced that it will limit its operation in Athens and is eliminating 12 routes and discontinuing winter flights from Chania and Heraklion.

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Ryanair boss claims some airlines ‘could go bankrupt’ over oil prices

The outspoken CEO of Europe’s biggest airline named Wizz Air and airBaltic as among those at risk.

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Ryanair begins phasing out Berlin base as air traffic drops by 27%

The move comes as Berlin’s international airport says increased charges are not on the cards and Germany’s Finance Ministry approved flight levies to be scaled back.