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Ryanair grounds 15% of services today as latest pilot strike takes hold
Overall, Ryanair expects to still operate more than 2,000 flights normally today
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Ryanair Holdings PLC
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Ryanair operates a scheduled passenger airline serving routes between Ireland, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Morocco. It claims to be Europe's largest airline and is the parent company of Ryanair DAC, Ryanair UK, Buzz and Lauda airlines
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Ryanair Holdings reveals 4% growth in passenger numbers despite pilot strike
Some 200,000 passengers weren't counted as just over 1,000 flights were cancelled in July amid the airline's latest industrial relations crisis
Ryanair Holdings shares rally as it cuts back Dublin services amid pilot strike
The Irish budget airline is taking six planes out of its Dublin fleet this winter.
Overcapacity in Europe continues to weigh on Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways and Wizz Air
Tough competition, higher costs, labour strikes and Brexit are among the challenges facing European airlines
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Ryanair warns of impact from further pilot strikes as it reports 20% drop in quarterly profits
Ryanair cancelled 2,500 flights in the first quarter due to strikes by French air traffic controllers and is facing further industrial action by Irish-based pilots
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FTSE 100 starts week by ending lower as geopolitical woes hit sentiment...again
In London, FTSE 100 shed 23 points to 7,655, while FTSE 250 shed over 155 points at 20,770
Ryanair cabin crew to strike in late July
Cabin and ground crew from four European countries have agreed to strike on July 25 and 26, threatening to disrupt flights of low-budget airline at the height of the summer holiday season
Alexander Mining shares rise as it gets patent for leaching technology in Chile
A look at some of the top risers and fallers in London on Tuesday
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Low-cost airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air carry more passengers in June
Dublin-headquartered Ryanair said its passenger numbers increased by 7% to 12.6mln in June 2018, up from 11.8mln at the same stage a year ago
Davy Research shuffles ratings for Wizz Air and easyJet, still prefers low-cost carriers as peak summer period begins
Analysts at the Irish stockbroker upgraded their stance for Wizz Air to ‘outperform’ from ‘neutral’, citing the scope for 15% capacity and earnings growth over the next decade
Stobart Group shares up as Ryanair inks deal to open new base at London Southend Airport
The low-cost airline will operate three planes out of London Southend Airport from Summer 2019, providing 13 routes to eight European countries, including six new destinations
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Proactive news snapshot: Eurasia Mining, Active Energy Group, Stobart Group ...
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Exane BNP Paribas switches allegiance as it upgrades easyJet, downgrades Ryanair
Ryanair had been Exane BNP’s preferred pick of the two, but analysts there downgraded it to ‘neutral’ from ‘outperform’ whilst moving rival Easyjet in the opposite direction
WH Smith’s move away from the high street is paying off
The retailer has been pulling investment from its high street stores and putting it into the ‘travel’ side of its business, which is benefitting from an increase in plane and rail passengers
easyJet lifted as Liberum ups to ‘hold’ on supportive short-term trading; rival Ryanair sees May traffic grow
The City broker also raised its target price for the FTSE 100-listed firm to 1,800p from 1,250p, with the stock having closed trading on Monday at 1,778.5p
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IAG's reported plans to buy Norwegian Air Shuttle adds fuel to M&A fire
The consolidation in Europe's airline sector underlines the pressures companies are facing from fierce competition and rising fuel costs
Ryanair on the 'pessimistic side of cautious' as it cuts profit guidance
Higher staff and fuel costs are expected to impact Ryanair's bottom line in fiscal year 2019
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FTSE 100 propelled to new record close as pound weakens and Dow Jones breaches 25,000
FTSE 100 reached a new record close on Monday after achieving it last time on Thursday
Analysts welcome record EasyJet results but are cautious for the long-term
Concerns on margin pressures and upcoming results from competitors will likely lead to a review of the airline's prospects once the high of today's results wears off
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Ryanair fancied ahead of ‘make or break’ summer - UBS analyst
Ryanair and EasyJet are among the Swiss bank's 'buy' stocks in the airline sector, which has overall "performed negatively".
easyJet delivers passenger growth in March despite 'Beast from the East' cancellations
easyJet was forced to cancel more than 1,000 flights due to adverse weather conditions across Europe and a further 200 due to industrial action in France and Italy
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British Airways owner IAG and rival easyJet expected to continue March airline traffic boost
The day ahead includes March traffic from blue chip airlines easyJet PLC and British Airways owner International Airlines Group PLC, plus a trading update from Electrocomponents PLC
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Low-cost airlines Wizz Air and Ryanair carry more passengers in March
Wizz Air said it added nine new routes to and from Austria, and one new route to and from Bosnia and Herzegovina
easyJet reports growth in passenger numbers and says Tegel operations on track
Passenger numbers rose 4% to 5.5 million last month
British Airways owner IAG, Ryanair and Wizz Air carry more passengers in February
Ryanair failed to lift its load factor in February for the first time in almost a year while IAG's grew and Wizz Air's declined
Ryanair warns on further staff disruptions, lower fares and Brexit uncertainty
Ryanair reported a 12% increase in third quarter profits despite cancelling thousands of flights due to a rostering cock-up
FTSE 100 succumbs to global profit-taking, closes firmly in red
The UK blue chip index closed down 108.45 points at 7.334, which had been the session low
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Bank of England rate decision eyed, plus numbers from blue chips BP and Glaxo in coming week
After November's hike, another UK rate rise is unlikely this month, although some Bank of England MPC members may vote for a rise after a unanimous vote in December
Ryanair recognises UK pilots union BALPA but criticises slow response in Ireland
The announcement follows a U-turn in policy for the budget airline in December
EasyJet to benefit from collapse of short-haul rivals, says Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley upgraded its rating on easyJet to ‘overweight’ from ‘equal-weight’
Ryanair upgraded but its “still doomed to grow” - analyst
“Looking at our 12 to 18-month price target, we see up and downside better balanced and the stock currently close to fair-value”
Ryanair goes out on a wing as it applies for a UK Air Operator's Certificate
Ryanair only has three UK domestic routes but it is worried it may not be able to continue running these after Britain exits the EU. The company also released December passenger statistics, as did Wizz Air
FTSE 100 closes in positive territory but off session highs
The UK blue chip index closed around seven points higher at 7,544, below the day’s peak of 7,563
Ryanair faces higher labour costs after recognising pilot unions, analysts warn
Credit Suisse downgraded the stock to ‘neutral’ from ‘outperform'
Ryanair Holdings shares drop as it opens door to pilot unions
"Christmas flights are very important to our customers and we wish to remove any worry or concern that they may be disrupted by pilot industrial action next week,” said Michael O'Leary, Ryanair chief executive
Ryanair sees year-on-year passenger growth of 5.6% in November as load factor also improves
The Irish budget airline said it carried 9.3mln customers last month, up from 8.8mln in November 2016, increasing its rolling annual traffic total to 128.7mln passengers, up 11% on the year before
Ryanair set for record year despite recent troubles
The budget airline is expecting a record profit after tax of between €1.40bn and €1.45bn this year, despite recent pilot scheduling issues that forced it to cancel 20,000 flights
FTSE 100 closes a shade higher as pound strengthens ahead of rate decision
Around 4pm, the UK blue chip index rose 2 points to 7,490
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BP kicks of big oil reporting season as investors adjust to the new normal for crude
Day ahead includes third quarter updates from blue chip oil major BP PLC, advertising giant WPP PLC, and mid cap food delivery firm Just Eat PLC
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Interest rate decisions in the UK and US could spook investors in Halloween week
Week ahead includes interest rate decisions from the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve, as well as updates from HSBC, BT, Next, BP, and Royal Dutch Shell
Ryanair aims for bags of goodwill as it delays carry-on limit
Previously announced restrictions on carry-on will now be delayed until mid-January, meaning all passengers will be able to take two bags onboard over the Christmas period
Ryanair flies former operations boss back in to try and avoid a repeat of recent pilot rostering cock-up
Peter Bellew is currently the boss of Malaysia Airlines – the carrier that was struck by the double tragedies of MH370 and MH17 in 2014
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary promises its pilots "significant improvements" in pay and conditions
In a letter, addressed “to all Ryanair pilots”, the airline’s chief executive Michael O‘Leary said the group will deliver “significant improvements to your rosters, your pay, your basing, your contracts and your career progression over the
Ryanair says almost all cancelled passengers compensated as traffic rises 10%
The Irish airline has attracted heavy criticism for the cancelled flights
FTSE 100 closes higher, boosted by weak sterling and Ferguson
The pound's weakness is the source of the Footsie's late strength
Monarch’s sharp descent helps rival airliners to fly higher
The carrier went into administration in the early hours of this morning as intense competition and wafer-thin margins finally took their toll
FTSE 100 closes firmly higher as weak pound gives it a boost
FTSE 100 closed over 66 points higher at 7,438 with budget carrier easyJet the top flyer
Ryanair Holdings reduces growth plans to “eliminate all risk” of future flight cancellations
“From today, there will be no more rostering related flight cancellations this winter or in summer 2018,” said chief executive Michael O’Leary.
Ryanair weak amid worries over a protracted battle with its pilots as investors gather in Dublin for its AGM
Neil Wilson, senior market analyst at ETX Capital said: “The sell-off this morning is all about mounting concern over rising cost pressures which are likely to hit margins and profits”
Ryanair shares nose higher as under-pressure airline publishes list of flight cancellations
Jordan Hiscott, chief trader at ayondo markets pointed out that Ryanair shares have been "recovering slightly, possibly on the hope that the damage has been contained"
Ryanair shares fly lower on continuing fallout from move to cancel a number of flights for six weeks
The European Commission weighed in on the row today warning the Ireland and UK listed discount airline that it had to comply with EU rules on passenger rights, including possible reimbursement and compensation
Ryanair finalising bid for Italy's Alitalia, says boss Michael O'Leary
Ryanair has no interest in making a bid for struggling German carrier Air Berlin, chief executive Michael O'Leary said.
Ryanair flies lower as it takes €50mln hit from new baggage policies
Only priority boarding customers will be able to take two bags on board from 1 November and the airline has also lowered the fee from checking luggage into the hold
Cyber security firm Shearwater soars as chairman increases holding
Sports Direct, Barratt Developments, Ryanair and EasyJet were among Wednesday's early market movers.
FTSE 100 closes in red as Wall Street tumbles
The FTSE 100 closed lower as one analyst reckoned the market was earlier just supported by short covering.
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Latest update from Halfords cycles into view, with Redrow full-year numbers also eyed
Day ahead includes trading updates from retailer Halfords Group PLC and packaging firm DS Smith PLC, plus full-year results from housebuilder Redrow PLC
Airliners nosedive in wake of Barcelona attack
Yet another European vehicle attack, this time in Barcelona, left 13 people dead and scores injured yesterday afternoon
Ryanair boss warns of cancelled flights on Brexit deal delay as airline reports record traffic
Ryanair's chief executive Michael O'Leary has stressed the need for an early deal on Brexit in a meeting with transport minister Chris Grayling.
Ryanair shares lower after it warns of drop in airfares ahead
"Yield visibility into H2 is zero and we see no reason at this time to alter our H2 average fare guidance of an 8% decline"
Late Easter helps revenues at easyJet to soar in third quarter
Boosted by a “significant benefit” from Easter, revenues for the three months ended 30 June jumped 16% year-on-year to £1.39bn
JP Morgan says Ryanair is undervalued compared to peers as it lifts price target
Ryanair shares have surged in 2017 but not by as much as the likes of easyJet and IAG
Goldman Sachs switches stances on low-cost carrier Ryanair and British Airways-owner IAG
The US investment bank downgraded its stance for FTSE 100-listed IAG – which also owns Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling - to ‘neutral‘ from ‘buy'
Irish broker Davy ups easyJet to 'neutral' on hopes for better summer pricing trends
Davy’s analysts said the upgrade is based on easyJet’s “unit revenue momentum and the exposure to this trend from the operating leverage provided by its lowered margins”
Flybe unveils franchise and joint venture alliance with UK-based regional airline Eastern Airways
A five-year franchise agreement will see Eastern operate its scheduled route network under the Flybe brand, while a joint venture and risk sharing agreement, will cover four Eastern aircraft, to fly existing Flybe branded routes from Aberde
FTSE100 closes a tad lower as eyes and nerves turn to election
FTSE100 subdued after latest poll points to hung parliament
UBS downgrades Ryanair shares to 'neutral' after strong performance in year to date
UBS analysts said they continue to view Ryanair as the "best of breed" short haul operator in Europe but they see the risk-reward for the airline stock now as “balanced”
Air fare declines set to continue but Ryanair is celebrating as much as its passengers
Jordan Hiscott, chief trader at ayondo markets said: “The low cost airline knows its segment of the market extremely well, stipulating that fares should fall between 5%-7% in 2018, but still expects to see profitability through record passe
Ryanair posts record annual profits despite sharp falls in average fares and Brexit worries
Despite sharp falls in average fares due to overcapacity and Britain's vote to leave the EU, the discount airline also promised higher profits and lower fares next year
FTSE 100 closes 21 points down, but Nasdaq makes gains
The blue chip index in the UK finished down 21.12 at 7,526
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Fourth-quarter improvement hoped for from IG Group
Week ahead; IG Group, Ryanair, Johnson Matthey, Non-Farm Payrolls,
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Trending: Traders acquitted of Libor rigging charge while Brexit hits Ryanair, Doritos and Coco Pops
Two former Barclays traders have been acquitted on a charge of conspiracy to defraud while Brexit may force Rynair to halt flights out of the UK
Ryanair and Wizz Air edge higher on improved passenger numbers
Both airlines improved their figures despite a later Easter and several air traffic control strikes
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British Airways owner IAG flies lower on BofA Merrill Lych double-downgrade
In a review of the airlines sector, the US broker cut its rating for IAG to 'underperform' from 'buy' and reduced its price target to 500p from 550p
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Bitter taste as Tesco pulls over half Heineken's beer range after brewer's Brexit price hikes
Britain’s biggest retailer has scrapped 31 of the Dutch company’s brands and is now stocking only 22 of the 53 it was selling at the start of the year
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UK house price growth slowed to weakest annual rate since July 2013 last month, according to Halifax survey
The mortgage lender said UK house prices were up 5.1% year-on-year in the three months to February 28, down from the 5.7% annualised rate seen in January
easyJet flies higher on broker upgrade, increased passenger numbers
Kepler moved the budget airline up to a ‘buy’, while passenger stats for February were solid
FTSE 100 stocks dragged lower by miners and copper price drop shock
The FTSE 100 was down 32 points to 7,342 shortly after 3.15pm on Monday
Ryanair flies higher after Deutsche Bank changes its mind
The transport team at Deutsche went to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’ on stock in the no-frills Irish giant
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FTSE 100 closes higher as mining stocks lap up higher copper prices
FTSE 100 shares closed higher on Monday as buoyant mining stocks responded to a strike in Chile which boosted copper prices
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Ryanair sees average fares fall by more than expected in the last three months of 2016 amid a capacity glut
The Irish firm said average fares fell 17% in the three months to December 31 and could fall by up to 15% in the three months to March 31.
Christmas and New Year holidays help easyJet reports rise in December passengers
The FTSE 100-listed firm transported 5.6 million passengers in December, up over 15% from the 4.8 million passengers it carried a year earlier.
FTSE 100 and small-cap stocks chalk record highs
FTSE 100 and small-cap stocks ended at fresh record highs on Tuesday, the first session of 2017, after being buoyed by higher Wall Street on bullish US factory data, 18-month high oil prices and even bumper Chinese data