# Ryanair CEO: Unprofitable airlines face a tough winter due to fuel prices High fuel costs and low fares are putting pressure on airline companies. - **Source:** [Breaking News on Seeking Alpha](https://brifing.si/source/9a596115-e1cc-45e7-b5ba-070be9ea2998) - **Published:** 2026-07-20 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/74dcb4be-fff5-4f99-8660-3248030d079b ## Ryanair's warning Ryanair's CEO warned that unprofitable airlines will face a tough winter due to high fuel prices and low fares. The company reported a 34% drop in first-quarter profit. ## Profit decline Ryanair's first-quarter net profit fell to €538 million. This represents a significant drop from €820 million in the same period last year. ## Impact of fuel prices Rising jet fuel prices have significantly increased costs for airlines. This situation is particularly challenging for companies with low profit margins. ## Decline in fares Airlines are forced to lower fares due to competition. This further narrows profit margins and negatively impacts companies' financial health. ## Tough winter ahead Ryanair's CEO predicts that unprofitable airlines will face a tough winter due to high fuel costs and low fares. ## Future of the industry The airline industry is entering a challenging period due to fuel prices and competitive pressures. Companies must adapt to these conditions and control costs to survive. ## Sources covering this story - https://seekingalpha.com/news/4615151-ryanair-ceo-unprofitable-airlines-face-a-difficult-winter?utm_source=feed_news_all&utm_medium=referral&feed_item_type=news — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._