Rising Brent and hedging gaps point to 2027 airfare surge

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warns of significant airfare increases in 2027, citing rising Brent prices since summer and airlines' limited hedging capacity. While his predictions are often overstated, the underlying fuel cost pressure is real and could squeeze airline margins and consumer travel budgets.

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