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Ryanair first-quarter profit down 34% as Iran conflict delays bookings; carrier says demand is intact

7/21/2026

A 34% decline in first-quarter profit at Ryanair (RYA) put the Middle East conflict squarely in focus for airline investors, as consumers held back on bookings while the Iran war played out.

The carrier pushed back on demand pessimism, telling the market there is no shortage of travelers.

The next question for the tape: whether that demand returns to the booking window fast enough to offset what Ryanair describes as a difficult winter ahead for the industry.

The profit print The 34% first-quarter drop is the headline number, and Ryanair traces it directly to booking hesitation tied to the Middle East crisis. The consumer behavior pattern is delay.