United KingdomRyanair has warned that European airfares could rise significantly in 2027 if oil prices remain high, potentially leading to the collapse of some less hedged airlines. The airline reduced its winter passenger target to 214 million from 216 million to mitigate risks associated with volatile oil prices, which currently stand at $140 per barrel. Ryanair expects winter passenger numbers to stay roughly stable but anticipates increased costs if oil prices persist. While the company plans to boost summer passenger numbers by over 5%, it has already seen modest fare decreases in late summer. Meanwhile, competitor Wizz Air reported a 25.9% increase in passenger numbers due to expanded flight capacity.
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