Ryanair eyes pay freezes and AI to offset fuel cost surge

Ryanair, Europe's largest low-cost airline, is examining several cost-cutting options as fuel expenses climb sharply. The carrier is considering freezing employee pay, reducing the number of crew members on each flight, and expanding its use of artificial intelligence. These moves aim to offset an expected €2 billion increase in jet fuel costs for the financial year ending March 2028, driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict. The airline also anticipates that European carriers may raise ticket prices by up to 20 percent as a result.

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