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Ryanair considers pay freezes and reducing crew on flights as fuel costs soar

Global Published 2 November 2026, 14:06 · archived 2 Nov 2026

Airline also weighs up increasing use of AI as part of cost-cutting measures to offset impact of Iran warRyanair is considering cost-cutting measures including implementing pay freezes, reducing crew on flights and increasing the use of AI to offset soaring fuel costs because of the Middle East conflict.Europe’s biggest low-cost carrier said it expects European airlines to raise their ticket prices by as much as 20%, as it anticipates its jet fuel costs will increase by about €2bn (£1.6bn) in its next financial year, which ends in March 2028. Continue reading...

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