Ryanair CEO apologizes for comparing rival European airlines to ‘rapists' in wild rant

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary apologized Friday for bizarrely comparing rival European airlines that charge high prices to “rapists” during a press conference last week.

New York Post • 11 hours ago

Ryanair Urges EU to Extend EES Derogation Amid Border Delays

RYAAY urges an EES derogation extension as border delays of up to 2-3 hours threaten passengers and peak-period operations.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 16, 2026

Airline Stocks Report Robust August 2026 Traffic Numbers: An Analysis

Here, we present the traffic numbers for August 2026 for four airline companies: CPA, LTM, VLRS and RYAAY.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 15, 2026

Ryanair: High-Quality Compounder At Valuation Lows

Ryanair stands as Europe's largest, lowest-cost, and best-operated airline, consistently gaining market share and growing passenger volumes. Despite an expected 20% earnings decline next year due to fuel price volatility, RYAAY trades at a historically low valuation, suggesting an attractive entry point. RYAAY's competitive edge stems from its cost leadership, young and efficient fleet, and dominant presence in secondary airports, driving operational efficiency.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 16, 2026

Ryanair CEO says to brace for a 'significant uplift' in airfares as oil prices soar

Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary said airfare prices from December to March are "up in the air." In this article RYAAY

CNBC • Sep 10, 2026

Ryanair CEO sees 'significant' rise in airfares if oil prices remain high into 2027

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary on Thursday ​warned of a significant ‌rise in airfares if oil prices remained high into ​next year but said ​the outlook for ticket prices ⁠for the coming months ​was "entirely up in the air".

Reuters • Sep 10, 2026

Does RYAAY's Bearish FY27 Traffic Outlook Justify a Sell Decision Today?

With Ryanair shares moving down, we assess the current positioning of the stock to determine if it's a good investment at this juncture.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 9, 2026

Wizz Air, Ryanair call for NATS overhaul after UK flight disruption

European budget carriers Wizz Air and Ryanair called on Tuesday for an overhaul of Britain's air traffic ​control provider NATS following a new technical issue that disrupted ‌hundreds of flights at key airports in the country.

Reuters • Sep 8, 2026

RYAAY August Traffic Remains Flat Sequentially, FY27 Traffic View Down

Ryanair's August traffic rose 6% year over year but stayed flat sequentially, while its fiscal 2027 traffic forecast was reduced to 214 million passengers.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 2, 2026

Ryanair warns air fares in Europe will jump next year if oil price stays high

Budget carrier says airlines could go bust as it cuts passenger targets to reduce exposure to ‘unhedged winter oil'

The Guardian • Sep 2, 2026