Aviation

Analysis: Irish air fares set to rise in 2024 as passenger cap already starts to limit capacity

The passenger cap at Dublin airport is now starting to have a material impact on flight capacity, and looks set to drive up air fares this winter

Planes in operation at Dublin Airport including a Ryanair Boeing 737 coming into land

On Tuesday afternoon this week, Michael O’Leary managed to send his own company’s share price into a nose dive when he admitted European air fares will not rise by as much this summer as previously forecast.

Speaking to reporters in Brussels, the Ryanair boss said he has been surprised at the lack of inflation in European airfares.

“Looking at summer ... We thought pricing would be up 5-10 per cent. We're heading to flat (pricing ...