Ryanair Warns Some Airlines Could Struggle with Jet Fuel Price Spike

Ryanair, the biggest low-fare airline in Europe, on Wednesday lowered its winter traffic target to reduce exposure to high unhedged oil prices, and warned the some of its less well-hedged competitors could struggle to survive this winter amid high fuel costs. Since the Iran war slashed deliveries of crude oil and petroleum products from the Middle East, rising jet fuel prices have eaten into the profitability of all airlines globally. Ryanair is one of the most hedged airlines, with about 80% of fuel costs hedged at $67 per barrel. However, the…