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Ryanair's Profits Soar 40% Amid Passenger Growth

11/4/2025

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Ryanair reported a pre-tax profit of 2.9 billion euro for the first half of the financial year, a 40% increase from last year.
The airline transported 119 million passengers, up 3%, aided by improved Boeing deliveries.
Average ticket prices rose 13% to 58 euro (£50.90).
CEO Michael O'Leary criticized proposed EU carry-on regulations as costly and delaying.
Ryanair expects to carry 207 million passengers this year, but external factors such as geopolitical conflicts and air traffic control strikes could impact performance.

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Ryanair reported a pre-tax profit of 2.9 billion euro for the first half of the financial year, a 40% increase from last year.
The airline transported 119 million passengers, up 3%, aided by improved Boeing deliveries.
Average ticket prices rose 13% to 58 euro (£50.90).
CEO Michael O'Leary criticized proposed EU carry-on regulations as costly and delaying.
Ryanair expects to carry 207 million passengers this year, but external factors such as geopolitical conflicts and air traffic control strikes could impact performance.