Ryanair's O'Leary says jet fuel cost set to remain high for the next 12 to 18 months
08/10/2026 09:19
Ryanair's O'Leary says jet fuel cost set to remain high for the next 12 to 18 months BRUSSELS, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The cost of jet fuel is likely to remain high for the next 12 to 18 months, Ryanair RYA.I Group Chief Executive Michael O'Leary told reporters on Thursday, but he stressed that he does not expect fuel supply to run out anytime soon.
O'Leary's comments were made during an Airlines for Europe (A4E) press conference, which included the CEOs of Air France-KLM AIRF.PA, Lufthansa LHAG.DE, easyJet EZJ.L and British Airways-owner IAG ICAG.L.
(Reporting by Julia Payne and Joanna Plucinska)
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