Ryanair says it will cut its winter flight schedule as a one-off measure to help offset higher jet fuel costs. The airline expects the change to reduce winter losses by about €70 million to €100 million.

The decision also affects forward planning. Quartz reports that Ryanair trims its fiscal 2027 passenger target by 2 million as part of the adjustment. While both outlets frame the move as financially driven, they emphasize slightly different elements: Free Malaysia Today focuses on the expected loss reduction, whereas Quartz highlights the impact on the airline’s passenger forecast and links the schedule cut to rising fuel prices.