Ryanair's Michael O'Leary sees the return of Spirit Airlines' A320-family aircraft to lessors easing engine availability rather than bringing many more aircraft into the secondhand market.
European LCCs remain upbeat that despite the fuel price crisis causing financial and operational headaches, people will always want to travel over the summer break.
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary spoke with ATW senior editor Kurt Hofmann about the war in Iran and its impact on global fuel prices as well as future expectations.
With much discussion about LCCs following the recent demise of Spirit Airlines, this week's #FlightFriday looks at how the three large low-cost airline groups in Europe have been faring since 2023.
Bratislava and Paris remain without nonstop service, despite catchment demand that suggests a sizable opportunity for airlines willing to test the market.
Ryanair plans to close its Berlin base and halve capacity at the airport from winter 2026-27, citing rising costs and an uncompetitive operating environment.
Italy's air accident investigation branch released an incident report focusing on three falls of passengers during disembarkation of Ryanair 737-800s in 2025.
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary said that planning beyond the next month is difficult due to fuel supply challenges within Europe caused by the Gulf crisis.
As the Iran war disrupts Gulf carriers, European airlines are picking up demand and adjusting capacity but expect to eventually pass on fuel costs to passengers
Plans to invest nearly $5 billion in expanding Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport are moving forward as tensions with airlines over airport charges escalate.
Ryanair pushes Ireland to act after EU rules Dublin's night flight cap is illegal, urging swift legislation to prevent local restrictions on airport operations.
