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Ryanair prepares for 'armageddon' amid jet fuel crisis

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Ryanair's CFO, Neil Sorahan, has stated the airline has contingency plans for a severe downturn, or 'armageddon situation,' potentially caused by escalating jet fuel prices due to the ongoing Iran war. Despite concerns for weaker European carriers, Ryanair believes its significant fuel hedging strategy will insulate it from the worst effects. The company has hedged 80% of its summer fuel at favorable rates, leading to confidence in maintaining full flight schedules and potentially benefiting from competitors' struggles. AI

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Ryanair prepares for 'armageddon' amid jet fuel crisis

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez ·

    Ryanair’s CFO says the airline has plans for an ‘armageddon situation’ as the jet fuel crisis threatens weaker European airlines this winter

    “Do we have plans for some kind of Armageddon situation? Of course, we do, but I don’t see that coming to pass,” said CFO Neil Sorahan.

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