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Ryanair will consider cancelling flights if jet fuel supply disrupted from June, CEO says

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Posted on April 1, 2026

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LONDON, April 1 (Reuters) - Ryanair and its rivals will have to start looking at cancelling some flights if there is a risk to the supply of jet fuel in June, July or August, CEO ​Michael O'Leary said

Ryanair May Cancel Flights Over Jet Fuel Supply Risk, CEO Warns

Ryanair Faces Potential Flight Cancellations Amid Jet Fuel Concerns

CEO Michael O'Leary Addresses Jet Fuel Supply Risks

LONDON, April 1 (Reuters) - Ryanair and its rivals will have to start looking at cancelling some flights if there is a risk to the supply of jet fuel in June, July or August, CEO ​Michael O'Leary said on Wednesday.

Impact of Middle East Conflict on Airfares

O'Leary said the airline is not seeing much of a knock-on impact on its airfares from the Middle East conflict and that it still expects ticket prices to rise by 3 to 4% year-on-year from April to June, with traffic set to grow by about 5% over that period.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti; Writing by Padraic Halpin; Editing by Jan Harvey)

Key Takeaways

  • Ryanair may cancel summer flights if up to 25% of its jet fuel supply is at risk due to Middle East conflict disruptions (devdiscourse.com)
  • Fuel supply constraints stem from Middle East tensions and closure of key routes like the Strait of Hormuz, which supply around one‑quarter to one‑third of Europe’s jet fuel (finance.yahoo.com)
  • Despite fuel market volatility, Ryanair expects modest ticket price increases (3–4%) and around 5% passenger traffic growth April–June, helped by hedging strategies (devdiscourse.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why might Ryanair cancel flights this summer?
Ryanair could cancel flights in June, July, or August if there are disruptions to the supply of jet fuel.
What impact has the Middle East conflict had on Ryanair airfares?
Ryanair CEO said there's not much impact on airfares from the conflict, and ticket prices are expected to rise modestly.
How much does Ryanair expect airfares to increase?
Ryanair expects ticket prices to rise by 3 to 4 percent year-on-year from April to June.
Is Ryanair expecting growth in passenger traffic?
Yes, Ryanair forecasts traffic to grow by about 5% over the April to June period.

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