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Ryanair Plans Fare Hikes Following 16% Profit Decline

Europe's largest low-cost airline forecasts mid-to-high teen percentage fare increases after cutting prices last year to boost passenger numbers.

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Ryanair logo is pictured on the the jacket of a cabin crew member ahead of a news conference by Ryanair union representatives in Brussels, Belgium September 13, 2018. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/File Photo
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Overview

  • Ryanair reported a 16% drop in annual profit to €1.61 billion for the year ending March 31, 2025, driven by a 7% decline in average ticket prices.
  • Passenger numbers reached a record 200 million, up 9% year-on-year, but growth forecasts for 2025-26 are limited to 3% due to Boeing aircraft delivery delays.
  • The airline plans to increase fares by mid-to-high teen percentages in the first quarter of 2025-26, aiming to recover most of last year’s fare reductions.
  • Ryanair launched a €750 million share buyback program and highlighted robust summer travel demand across its network.
  • CEO Michael O’Leary warned of ongoing risks including tariff disputes, geopolitical conflicts, and macroeconomic uncertainties impacting the airline’s outlook.