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Ryanair CEO warns of 'significant uplift' in airfares due to high oil prices
Key points
- Ryanair CEO warns of potential airfare increases.
- High oil prices are driving up jet fuel costs.
- Impact expected in December and March quarters.
- Brent crude is above $100 a barrel.
Potential Airfare Increases
Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, announced that airfares might experience a "significant uplift" if current high oil prices persist. This warning comes as the cost of jet fuel continues to strain the airline industry's finances.
Quarterly Outlook
O'Leary indicated that pricing is expected to be slightly down in the second quarter (July to September). However, the pricing for the December and March quarters remains uncertain, with potential for increases if oil prices do not decline.
Impact of Oil Prices
The airline industry is directly affected by fluctuations in oil prices, as jet fuel is a major operational cost. Brent crude oil prices have exceeded $100 per barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 1.4% to $97.4 per barrel, contributing to the pressure on airfare pricing.
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Reporting from
Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, stated that airfares could see significant increases if oil prices remain elevated, impacting the airline industry due to rising jet fuel costs. This potential price hike would affect December and March quarters, following a modest decrease expected in the second quarter.