Heatwave hits Irish Ryanair bookings

The heatwave in Ireland and the UK has hit Ryanair’s annual forecast, with the company admitting there has been a decline in bookings in Ireland and most of the UK as people stay at home.

Ryanair’s chief operating officer Micheal Cawley said this is a crucial business period for airlines in Europe and any impact on operations can have a significant effect.

“This is a very busy time of the year. Anything that happens at this time of the year is significant. I wouldn’t put a percentage on it, but it is enough to say that we are not going to upgrade our earnings. The weather is something we didn’t expect,” he said.