Holidaymakers to face higher air fares, warns Ryanair's Michael O'Leary

Ryanair's original forecast for the year to the end of March 2025 was that it would carry 205m passengers

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary predicted that Ryanair's ticket prices will be up to 10% more expensive this summer compared with the same period last year. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Holidaymakers will face higher air fares this summer because of capacity constraints, the boss of Ryanair has warned.

Chief executive Michael O'Leary said issues limiting the number of available aircraft mean European airlines will struggle to meet demand for travel during the peak season.