John Whelan: 2025 is going to be a turbulent year for airlines

While results for the winter period are generally reported to have been buoyant and still to be published, Ryanair may still struggle to recoup earlier months’ lost operating profits, writes John Whelan

Troubles at airplane-makers Boeing and Airbus have a significant impact on the low-cost airlines slowing ability to expand, writes John Whelan.

Despite growing passenger demand, many European airlines are still struggling to grow operating profits — including Ryanair, who posted a fall in operating profits in the nine months to September.

Low-cost competitors EasyJet and Wizz Air managed to increase their operating profits in the period, while IAG — the Aer Lingus parent — also increased operating profits.