# European air fares could rise by as much as 20% in 2027, Ryanair boss predicts

- Source: Guardian Business
- Published: 2026-10-20T14:28:56+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/20/european-air-fares-rise-2027-ryanair-fuel-costs
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/european-air-fares-could-rise-by-as-much-as-20-in-2027-ryanair-boss-pr-19d6df/

Conflict in Middle East is pushing jet fuel costs higher and many carriers are not hedged against such increases, Michael O’Leary says Ryanair’s chief executive has predicted a record increase in European air fares next year, as airlines grapple with fuel bills pushed higher by the Middle East conflict. Many carriers are not hedged against rising jet fuel costs, Michael O’Leary said, which he pred

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