Air fares will increase into next year

Swiss travellers face much higher fares on Ryanair flights from next year, with the airline's chief executive warning of double-digit percentage hikes across Europe

Michael O'Leary blames rising jet fuel costs linked to the US-Iran conflict, saying prices are expected to stay elevated well into 2027.

Only a quarter of Ryanair's fuel needs for next year are hedged, leaving the carrier exposed to current market rates.

Analysts expect the increases to spread across the industry once this year's hedging rolls off — meaning passengers flying from Geneva are likely to pay more for their flights

 

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