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Ryanair is considering implementing a temporary wage freeze for its staff due to rising fuel costs following the conflict between Iran and Israel. The company anticipates its fuel expenses will increase by €2 billion (£1.6 billion) in the near term and expects European airfares to rise as well, though it believes these measures may not be sufficient to cover the additional costs. Among other potential actions, a temporary pay freeze is being considered, but the airline union Unite has not yet commented on this proposal.

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As of November 2, 2026, Ryanair is considering temporary pay freezes for its workers and reducing crew numbers on flights due to rising jet fuel prices driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The company expects its fuel bill to increase by approximately €2bn (£1.6bn) in the next financial year ending March 2028, leading it to anticipate a significant rise in European airfares by up to 20%. Despite these measures and fare increases, Ryanair also plans to review increased AI usage to enhance operational efficiency further. The company's half-year profit after tax fell by 15% to €2.15bn (£1.79bn), while revenues grew by 3% to €10.08bn (£8.41bn).

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Ryanair is considering a temporary wage freeze for staff to pay for a sharp rise in its fuel costs which have surged following the US-Israel war with Iran.

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among a number of measures, it is looking into "temporary pay freezes".

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Ryanair said its fuel bill is forecast to be €2bn (£1.6bn) higher in the short-term and said it expects European airfares to increase to help cover the cost. But it said that was unlikely to be enough and, among a number of measures, it is looking into "temporary pay freezes".

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Ryanair may freeze workers' pay as fuel prices spike · assertive framing

- Published Ryanair is considering a temporary wage freeze for staff to pay for a sharp rise in its fuel costs which have surged following the US-Israel war with Iran. asserted

which → publish → Iran

The carrier said it expects fuel prices to remain high "well into 2027" unless there is a "swift resolution" to the conflict. asserted

prices → say → conflict

it → say → freezes

The BBC has contacted Unite, the union which represents Ryanair employees, for comment. asserted

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Ryanair may freeze workers' pay as fuel prices spike

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