Ryanair trims traffic forecast again on Boeing delays

Airline is 'cautiously guiding' after-tax profit in a range of €1.55bn to €1.61bn, with ongoing delays likely to result in a rise in fares 

Ryanair said it expects to take delivery of nine Boeing 737 MAX aircraft ahead of its peak summer season, fewer than expected. Picture David Creedon

Ryanair grew its after-tax profit by almost tenfold in the three months to the end of December, rising to €149m compared to just €15m in the same period in the previous year. 

In a trading update on Monday, the airline said traffic grew by 9% to 45m passengers, with a marginal 1% rise in fares over the Christmas period also boosting revenue.