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Ryanair will launch a new twice-weekly route from Shannon Airport to Milan Bergamo starting March 28, 2027, according to the airline and airport officials. The service is expected to add 25,000 seats to Shannon's Summer 2027 program, boosting tourism and economic activity. Ryanair and Shannon Airport Group highlight the route's potential to enhance connectivity and attract both leisure and business travelers.

Ryanair reported a 2.5% revenue decline in Spain to €1.71B for H1 2027, due to airport slot reductions. Spain remains its second-largest market. Group-wide revenue rose 3% to €10.08B, with net profit down 15% to €2.15B. Ryanair cited higher fuel costs for 2027.

Lufthansa agreed to buy 44.9% of TAP Air Portugal for €1.025B, potentially rising to 49.9%. Marriott returned $4B to shareholders, expanded revolver to $5B, and issued $1.25B in notes. Southwest closed a $1.25B bond offering, and Ryanair authorized an €800M buyback. AvAir secured $170M in revolving credit. Deals focus on M&A, refinancing, and returns.

Ryanair, LOT, and SAS flights in Europe were targeted by bomb threats, leading to evacuations and security checks. No explosives were found in any of the incidents. Ryanair's flight had 114 passengers, LOT's carried 181, and SAS's was inspected at Chopin airport. All airports resumed normal operations.

Ryanair reported a 1% increase in October passenger numbers to 19.4 million, with a 93% load factor. It expects to carry 214 million passengers in the current fiscal year. The airline is reviewing costs due to higher fuel prices, which may lead to temporary pay freezes, following a 15% decline in net profit for the first half of the year.

Ryanair warns unions of possible pay freezes by April if no deals are reached, citing rising fuel costs. The Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) rejects the suggestion, citing Ryanair's recent profits. Ryanair is seeking cost cuts, including slower recruitment and AI-driven productivity measures. Fares may rise over 10% next year, possibly reaching 20% if smaller airlines fail.

Ryanair expects to receive 16 Boeing 737-10 aircraft in spring 2024, part of a 150-firm order. The airline plans to deploy these 228-seat aircraft on high-yield routes to reduce costs and maintain low fares. Certification by EASA is expected by year-end.

easyJet will install Starlink Wi-Fi on its fleet from 2027, while Ryanair rejects it due to cost and demand concerns. Ryanair's half-year profit fell 15% to €2.15bn, with rising fuel costs. easyJet's decision follows a shift in Starlink's commercial model and a planned takeover by Apollo. Ryanair's rivals, including Wizz Air and IAG, are also adopting Starlink, increasing competitive pressure. The outcome will depend on passenger uptake and the impact on Ryanair's cost structure.

Ryanair reported a 15% profit decline to EUR 2.15 billion for H1 2027, with traffic up 6% and fares down 4% due to fuel costs. The company expects 214M passengers for FY2027 and announced an EUR 800M share buyback starting Feb 2027.

Ryanair ADR (RYAAY) reported Q2 EPS of $3.45, beating estimates by $0.02, but revenue of $6.39B missed expectations of $6.54B. The stock is down 11.28% over 3 months and 14.60% over 12 months. InvestingPro rates its financial health as 'great performance'.