Ryanair May Freeze Pay as Fuel Costs Rise
Ryanair has said it may freeze pay for its workers as fuel prices spike. The airline says fuel could rise by €2bn in 2028 unless the US-Israel war with Iran ends. The warning shows how far conflict abroad can reach into airline jobs and pay.
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Context: Airlines buy jet fuel at market prices, so conflicts in oil-producing regions can quickly raise their costs. The US-Israel war with Iran is the event the airline points to in its warning.
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