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Ryanair 'cautiously optimistic' on ticket pricing, forward bookings

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Posted on January 27, 2025

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· Last updated: January 27, 2026

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This image features Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, as he shares insights on the airline's cautious optimism regarding ticket pricing and forward bookings for 2026, highlighting trends in fare changes and summer travel expectations.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Ryanair is cautiously optimistic on pricing and forward bookings for the first and second quarters of its 2026 financial year, CEO Michael O'Leary said on Monday, after pricing fell

Ryanair 'cautiously optimistic' on ticket pricing, forward bookings

LONDON (Reuters) - Ryanair is cautiously optimistic on pricing and forward bookings for the first and second quarters of its 2026 financial year, CEO Michael O'Leary said on Monday, after pricing fell 8% last year.

He added on an analyst call that meaningful volumes of tickets were being sold at higher fares through online travel agents and called for "modest" optimism for summer fares.

"It all looks ok. It doesn't look bumper, it looks fine," he said, referring to forward bookings.

(Reporting by Conor Humphries and Joanna Plucinska; Editing by Jan Harvey)

Key Takeaways

  • Ryanair is optimistic about 2026 ticket pricing.
  • CEO Michael O'Leary notes higher fare sales.
  • Pricing fell 8% last year.
  • Forward bookings look stable.
  • Summer fares expected to be modestly optimistic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ryanair's outlook on ticket pricing?
Ryanair is cautiously optimistic about ticket pricing for the first and second quarters of its 2026 financial year, according to CEO Michael O'Leary.
How are ticket sales performing?
Meaningful volumes of tickets are being sold at higher fares through online travel agents, indicating a positive trend in ticket sales.
What does Ryanair expect for summer fares?
O'Leary expressed 'modest' optimism for summer fares, suggesting that while the outlook is not exceptional, it is still favorable.
How does Ryanair view its forward bookings?
Ryanair's forward bookings look fine, with O'Leary stating that they don't appear bumper but are satisfactory.
Who reported on Ryanair's financial outlook?
The article was reported by Conor Humphries and Joanna Plucinska, with editing by Jan Harvey.

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