Airline profits set to halve this year as fuel costs jump by $100 billion: IATA

The International Air Transport Association expects global airline profitability to halve in 2026. The agency said that surging fuel costs are adding a collective $100 billion to airlines' fuel bills.

CNBC • Jun 8, 2026

Airline CEOs warn EU plan to expand carbon costs will raise fares

Europe's ‌biggest airlines have urged the European Union not to extend its Emissions Trading System to cover international flights, warning the move would raise ticket prices, a letter seen by Reuters showed.

Reuters • Jun 8, 2026

Ryanair's May Traffic Numbers Show Five-Month Straight Growth

RYAAY's passengers rise 6% year over year to 20.7M in May 2026, with load factor flat year over year at 95%.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 3, 2026

Should Investors Buy RYAAY Post a Four-Month Straight Traffic Growth?

Ryanair lifts its fiscal 2027 traffic outlook to 216M passengers, signaling stronger demand and raising investor interest in the airline's momentum.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 1, 2026

Here's Why Investors Should Give Ryanair Stock a Miss Now

RYAAY faces pressure from rising operating costs and macro uncertainty, as earnings estimates fall and shares lag peers and the S&P 500.

Zacks Investment Research • May 25, 2026

Can Ryanair's debt-free balance sheet boost its low-cost edge?

Ryanair said it had repaid its final outstanding bond, leaving the Irish low-cost carrier effectively debt-free for the first time since it listed on the stock exchange in 1997. The airline repaid a 1.2 billion euro unsecured eurobond issued in May 2021, a company statement said.

Invezz • May 25, 2026

Europe's airlines say wars, red tape are holding them back as rivals streak ahead

Europe's airlines are losing ground to global rivals and need stronger EU support to tackle rising ​regulatory costs, make sustainable jet fuel affordable and better ‌manage crises, a lobby group representing the continent's main carriers said.

Reuters • May 20, 2026

Ryanair is in "buy-the-dip" territory City analysts say

Ryanair Holdings PLC (LSE:RYA) is a "buy-the-dip" opportunity, that's according to analysts at RBC Capital Markets, who have repeated an 'outperform' rating. Albeit, RBC cut its price target to €29 from €31.

Proactive Investors • May 19, 2026

Ryanair Incurs Loss in Q4, Surpasses Revenue Estimates

RYAAY posts a narrower Q4 loss as revenues top estimates on higher traffic and fares. The company eyes 216M passengers in fiscal 2027.

Zacks Investment Research • May 19, 2026

Ryanair: Market Dislocation Creates Opportunity

Ryanair (RYAAY) remains a buy despite recent share price weakness, supported by robust operational execution, a fortress balance sheet, and disciplined cost management. Ryanair's 80% fuel hedge for 2027, lowest cost base, and internal demand tailwinds position it to gain market share amid industry capacity rationalization. Higher buyback potential and CEO contract visibility provide support for maintaining a buy rating despite near-term geopolitical risks.

Seeking Alpha • May 19, 2026