Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary predicts 20% increase in air fares next year
3 sources·Updated October 20, 2026

Ryanair air fares
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- Irish Independent Business·4h ago‘You’re going to see the biggest increase in airfares in history in Europe for the next 12 months’ - Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary
Ryanair CEO says flight prices could rise up to 20pc due to higher jet fuel costs
Read at Irish Independent Business → - Irish Examiner·4h agoRyanair’s Michael O’Leary warns European airfares could rise by up to 20% next year
Michael O’Leary says airline takeovers, bankruptcies and limited fuel hedging could drive fares sharply higher over the next 12 months
Read at Irish Examiner → - Irish Times Business·8h agoRyanair chief Michael O’Leary predicts 20% increase in air fares next year
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