Consumer Corner: Are the days of cheap flights over?

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When the king of cheap flights, Michael O'Leary, declares that the price of flying will rise by up to 15% this year, it’s hard not to get worried. Are the days of the €10 flight to London coming to an end? Sure, the price of everything is going up but there’s something about cheap flights that we don't want messed with. The thrill of getting that bargain flight makes a trip away all the sweeter. Don't take that from us, surely.

Ryanair’s boss, Michael O’Leary announced earlier this year that he thinks airfares could jump by 10 to 15% in 2023. This follows predictions from other airline bosses that fares could increase by as much as 20%.