Ryanair considers pay freezes and reducing crew on flights as fuel costs soar
TL;DR
Airline weighs up increasing use of AI as part of cost-cutting measures amid warnings of €2bn rise in annual fuel bill Business live – latest updates Ryanair is considering cost-cutting measures including pay freezes, reducing crew numbers on flights and increasing the use of AI to offset soaring fuel costs driven by the Middle East conflict. Europe’s largest low-cost carrier said it expected European airlines to raise ticket prices by up to 20%, with its own jet fuel costs forecast to rise by about €2bn (£1.6bn) in its next financial year, which ends in March 2028. Continue reading...
Nauti's Take
For small teams, the first test is task allocation: which workflows can AI relieve without blurring safety checks or human accountability? The single reported source gives no concrete systems or savings targets from Ryanair, so claims about productivity and staffing effects should remain provisional until the airline provides operational details.
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