Lufthansa profit outlook trimmed as fuel costs rise €400m
Others airlines across Europe are feeling the same squeeze As costs of fuel rose by more than €400 million, Lufthansa profit outlook has been cut for 2026, even as third-quarter earnings beat analyst forecasts. The flag carrier of Germany has lowered its profit guidance for 2026, as it now expects an operating profit of between […]
1 week ago
Ryanair profit fall of 15% as fuel costs rise
The chief executive says there are three savings options As fuel prices pushed Ryanair‘s half-year bill up by an estimated €2 billion, the airline’s profit fall of 15% has forced it to review every cost. According to RTÉ, for the six months to September, Ryanair’s net profit slipped to €2.15 billion, which is down from […]
1 week ago
Irish holiday bookings are set to finish the year down – and 2027 prices are the next worry
Travel bookings are falling behind after a difficult start to 2026 A strong spell of sunshine in Ireland may have been good news for households, but it has created an unexpected headache for the country’s holiday industry. Travel companies are now expecting 2026 bookings to fall short of last year’s figures, with several factors combining […]
2 months ago
Airlines set to axe two million seats in May in wake of soaring jet fuel costs
Around 13,000 flights are set to be cancelled Airlines are set to axe around two million seats in May in the the wake of soaring jet fuel costs, as per new data. As the war in the Middle East continues, the wider impacts of conflict are being felt across the region, notably as we approach […]
6 months ago