Ryanair has announced that it may consider suspending payments and reducing staff as a solution for controlling fuel expenses, particularly due to rising oil prices.

Ryanair has stated that it may consider suspending payments and reducing staff as a solution for controlling fuel expenses, particularly due to rising oil prices. due aumenti di prezzo del petrolio These decisions have been highlighted in connection with uncertainty regarding global economic conditions and the obligation to protect workers from income loss risks. However, rising oil prices have led to significant increases in fuel expenses for Ryanair, which has projected an annual budget increase of approximately €2 billion.

Furthermore, company president Mark O’Leary has stated that the company is also considering reducing the number of pilots, ground staff, and training slots, in addition to personnel reduction. Furthermore, Ryanair announced they are increasing their use of artificial intelligence (AI) for improving operational productivity and support functions. AI deployment has already increased capacity by 4%.

O’Leary highlighted that the company decided to “slack” its growth in employee numbers for new pilots, ground staff, and training slots to prevent future income losses for workers. However, the decision to consider reduced payments and personnel reductions did not go unnoticed.

The company has had to further strengthen its payment agreements with unions due to the declaration that it could not expect full compensation for increased expenses resulting from oil prices. Ryanair stated that they anticipate price increases of 20% on taxes but that these increases will not be sufficient to cover the increase in costs due to oil. This situation has led to tensions with the unions, who have declared their ability to protect their own interests. The problem remains open since Ryanair continues to seek solutions to control fuel costs, particularly those related to the rise in oil prices.