Ryanair

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Ryanair 1Q27 results: Short-term pain but expecting long-term gain

Ryanair’s June quarter results saw operating profit fall by 37% as operating margin declined from 21% to 13%.  While a double-digit operating margin would be a solid outcome for most airlines, this was not Ryanair’s best performance.   Nevertheless, the higher fuel expenses and weaker fares which eroded

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Ryanair FY26 results: Nearly debt-free

Ryanair confirmed this week that it will repay its last remaining bond on May 25, funded entirely from cash. Once settled, the €1.2 billion bond repayment will leave Europe's largest low-cost carrier nearly debt-free, with 620 of its 647 aircraft owned outright and unencumbered. Key

Eindhoven Airport

Transavia to be most affected by Eindhoven Airport’s five-month closure in 2027

Eindhoven Airport (EIN) will suspend operations between February 1 and July 19, 2027.

Financial Performance

easyJet, Ryanair, and Wizz Air: comparing their Q4 20252 results

Ryanair, despite an exceptional charge, continued to dominate its low-cost rivals in Europe.

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Ryanair continues challenging Wizz Air in Budapest, bases 11th aircraft

Ryanair's market share at BUD during the first 10 months of 2026 is around 25%.

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Ryanair to welcome final Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, awaits 737 MAX 10s

Ryanair now has 209 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200s.

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Irish government moves forward to remove Dublin Airport’s passenger cap

The Irish government has made its first "concrete steps" to remove the 32 million passenger cap at Dublin Airport (DUB).

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Wizz Air is bullish about its Central and Eastern European strategy

Wizz Air's executives were adamant that it has been growing throughout Europe, especially the continent's Central and Eastern parts, at the detriment of other airlines, including Ryanair.

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus defends efforts to help overrule the passenger cap at Dublin Airport amid threats to curtail and/or suspend Ireland-US flights

Aer Lingus highlighted its work with other airlines, including US-based carriers, on getting the annual passenger cap at Dublin Airport (DUB) removed.

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Ryanair delivers a masterclass: Three takeaways from the airline’s Q3 FY26 results

Despite a hefty fine from Italian authorities, Ryanair delivered a masterclass of a quarter.

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Ryanair threatens to remove over 2 million seats from Brussels-Charleroi over growing taxes

Ryanair has issued its second threat to Belgium in a month.

Europe

Europe proposes changes that would undermine ancillary revenues

A European Parliament (EP) Committee pushed forth proposed changes that would guarantee passengers free single personal items plus carry-ons.

Airlines for America

American carriers concerned about losing slots, possibilities for Alaska or Southwest to begin flights to Dublin

Dublin Airport's (DUB) 32 million passenger cap continues to anger and concern airlines on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Ryanair blasts Ireland’s government for ‘doing nothing’ to scrap passenger cap at Dublin Airport

Ryanair even nicknamed the Irish Prime Minister 'Marco Polo' because of his alleged keenness for travel.

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Ryanair, Wizz Air end 2025 with growing passenger numbers

Both low-cost carriers continued to grow their passenger numbers during the calendar year.

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Torn off sun visor shut down Malta Air Boeing 737 MAX engine over Poland

After the incident, the Malta Air 737 MAX 8 200 remained on the ground at Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) for two days.

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Wizz Air opens a base at Warsaw-Modlin, a Ryanair fortress

A new low-cost carrier battle is brewing in Warsaw, Poland, where capacity is becoming scarce due to constraints at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW).

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Ryanair admits ‘Prime’ subscription was loss-making

After eight months, Ryanair is stopping new members from joining its 'Prime' subscription service.

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Ryanair slams doors on Azores, claims high airport fees forced exit

In August, Ryanair operated six routes from two airports in the Azores.

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Ryanair rolls out 100% digital boarding passes

The move will improve the passenger experience and save a lot of paper, according to Ryanair.

airBaltic

21 European airlines commit to avoiding ‘greenwashing’ claims following EU pressure

In June 2023, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) complained to the European Commission (EC) about airlines' greenwashing.

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Ryanair admits to ‘churn negotiations’ with airports, calls for tax reductions

Ryanair has pressured airports across multiple European countries to reduce their fees and/or taxes.

Europe

European airlines, including Ryanair, brag about standard cabin bag sizes

The association's members and other European airlines are facing an uphill battle against the newly proposed passenger rules.

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So, where is Ryanair actually planning to grow this winter?

Despite the public perception, Ryanair is going to actually grow its capacity slightly this winter season.

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airBaltic takes a jab at Ryanair, boasts about growth in Riga

airBaltic's statement coincided with Ryanair's press release about RIX's rising airport access costs.