In Europe, air fares may have the biggest increase in history
Viajar na Europa no próximo ano vai ficar mais caro – especificamente, 20% mais caro, segundo o CEO da Ryanair, Michael O’Leary, que prevê o “maior aumento da história” no preço das passagens no Velho Continente para 2027. Com a alta do petróleo depois da guerra no Oriente Médio, O’Leary disse que nem mesmo este aumento de 20% nas passagens será suficiente para cobrir a conta de combustível,…
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary predicts that traveling in Europe will become 20% more expensive in 2027, citing the impact of rising oil prices. He notes that even this increase may not be enough to cover fuel costs, leading to reduced profit margins for airlines. Many European airlines, including Ryanair, have limited protection against oil price hikes, with Ryanair being 85% exposed next year.
O'Leary expects a decrease in route and seat offerings due to potential bankruptcies and acquisitions among competitors, and notes that rising taxes in European countries are also affecting the business.
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