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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

Ryanair made a fortune this summer – so why are their prices still rising?

Ryanair made a fortune during the summer, earning almost £25 per passenger. Europe’s biggest budget airline made €1.72bn (£1.51bn) in profits after tax during the second quarter of its financial year, covering the months of July, August and September.

During those months, Ryanair carried 61.2 million passengers, representing an average of £24.67 for each traveller flown.

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