Ryanair hikes full-year fare and passenger outlookBy Holly Williams, Press Association Business EditorRyanair has upped its annual outlook for passenger growth and said full-year profits should increase as it revealed air fares were rising by more than expected. This is up from the previous guidance for 207 million passengers. It reported underlying profits after tax of €1.61 billion the previous year. The forecast comes despite its third-quarter figures showing profits tumbled as it set aside money for a competition fine in Italy. Ryanair said it was “confident” the “baseless” fine would be overturned on appeal.

Source: Irish Independent January 26, 2026 20:54 UTC