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The cost of flying from the United Kingdom increased by 10% between April and May, even though general inflation remained stable at 2.8 percent.
United Kingdom
Who
Ryanair, TUI, easyJet, Office for National Statistics (ONS), Ryanair spokesperson, Michael O'Leary, Neil Swanson, Garry Wilson, Kenton Jarvis
What
The cost of flying from the United Kingdom increased by 10% between April and May, even though general inflation remained stable at 2.8 percent.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:59:43 GMT · 2h 28m ago
Where
United Kingdom ·
Why
The rise in air travel costs is attributed to factors like higher oil prices, with jet fuel costing $139 per barrel on the open market compared to Ryanair's hedged price of $67 per barrel.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The increase in flight prices means that summer travel from the UK will be more expensive for consumers, directly impacting holiday plans, while some airlines like Ryanair plan to increase passenger numbers despite the higher costs.
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