Ryanair group CEO Michael O’Leary says the airline will not levy a fuel surcharge on passengers, even as jet fuel prices rise. He frames the decision as a commitment not to pass higher fuel costs directly to customers through an extra charge.
Outlets also report O’Leary expects other European airlines to introduce fuel surcharges next summer, suggesting Ryanair will continue to compete without that added fee. He links the broader market pressure to escalating jet fuel costs and says the higher operating expenses are likely to drive more consolidation across the European airline industry. The coverage is consistent across outlets, with differences mainly in how much emphasis is placed on competition and industry implications rather than on Ryanair’s immediate policy.
