Low-cost airline Ryanair reported a record profit for the period April 1-September 30, 2025. Net profit reached EUR 2.54 billion, which is an increase of 42% compared to the same period last year. For the period July-September 2025 alone, the profit is 1.72 billion EUR, or 20% more on an annual basis.
Strong revenues and stable cost control
The airline reports a 13% increase in revenues to 9.82 billion EUR, supported by a 3% growth in passenger traffic to 119 million passengers and a 13% increase in the average ticket price. Ancillary revenues (from baggage, priority boarding and in-flight services) also rose by 6% to €2.91 billion.
Fleet and network expansion
By the end of September 2025, Ryanair will have 636 aircraft, including 199 of the Boeing 737 “Gamechanger“ model, which provides up to 16% lower fuel consumption and 4% more seats. The company expectsanother six aircraftfrom its order of 210 to be delivered, which will helptraffic growth by 4%to 215 million passengers in the period April 2026 – March 2027.
At the same time, Ryanair is opening two new bases - Tirana and Trapani - and adding 91 new routes, bringing its total to over 2,500.The company is shifting its capacity to markets with lower aviation taxes and growth incentives - such as Italy, Albania, Morocco and Slovakia, at the expense of more expensive destinations such as Germany and Austria.
Investing in sustainability and new technologies
The airline continues to be a leader in “green aviation“. In the first half of the year, the company received 23 new “Gamechanger“ aircraft and installed “winglets“on 60% of its Boeing 737NG fleet, reducing fuel consumption by 1.5% and noise pollution by 6%.
The airline is also investing in 30 new CFM LEAP-1B engines worth $500 million, which reduce carbon emissions by up to 20%. The aim is for Ryanair to achieve 50g CO₂ per passenger/km by 2031, which would be one of the best levels in Europe.
Political pressure and criticism of the EU
Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Leary has strongly criticised the European Commission and its President Ursula von der Leyen, accusing it of inaction on the EU's competitiveness. According to him, the lack of reform in air traffic control (ATC)and the uneven imposition of environmental charges are threatening the stability of the sector and increasing costs for passengers.