More airlines could follow Spirit into bankruptcy due to the Iran war fuel crisis, Ryanair exec says

Ryanair's CFO warned that rising fuel costs could push more airlines into bankruptcy, signaling continued pressure on industry fundamentals. He said the company has plans for an "Armageddon situation," though he does not expect that scenario to materialize. The comments point to a cautious outlook for airline profitability amid higher input costs.

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Ryanair's CFO warned that rising fuel costs could push more airlines into bankruptcy, signaling continued pressure on industry fundamentals. He said the company has plans for an "Armageddon situation," though he does not expect that scenario to materialize. The comments point to a cautious outlook for airline profitability amid higher input costs.