Ryanair consider pay freezes, AI and reducing crew on flights as fuel costs soar

Ryanair is reviewing cost-cutting measures including possible temporary pay freezes, lower crew ratios and increased use of AI to offset an estimated €2bn rise in jet fuel costs in its next financial year, driven by the Middle East conflict. The airline expects European short-haul fares to rise materially, with European airlines raising ticket prices by up to 20%, and reported a post-tax profit of €1.61bn for the quarter ending in September, down 6% year on year, as passenger numbers grew 5% to 64.5 million.