Ryanair eyes pay freezes and crew cuts as fuel costs surge
Ryanair is weighing pay freezes, reducing crew numbers on flights and expanding the use of artificial intelligence to curb a rising fuel bill, the Guardian…
Ryanair is weighing pay freezes, reducing crew numbers on flights and expanding the use of artificial intelligence to curb a rising fuel bill, the Guardian reported.
The airline expects its jet fuel costs to increase by about €2 billion in the financial year that ends in March 2028, a rise linked to the conflict in the Middle East. In response, Ryanair is exploring these cost‑cutting measures as part of a broader effort to manage the higher expense.
The Guardian also noted that Ryanair predicts European airlines could lift ticket prices by as much as 20 percent. While no final decisions have been announced, the carrier’s consideration of AI and staffing changes reflects the pressure low‑cost operators face from soaring fuel prices.
Why it matters
The proposed measures could affect ticket prices and employment in the airline industry, highlighting the impact of higher fuel costs on European carriers.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- The Guardian
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- AI, Ryanair, Middle East, European
- Section
- Travel
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