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The budget airline said it expects winter traffic to be flat on year and that its capacity cut will reduce winter losses.

Budget carrier says airlines could go bust as it cuts passenger targets to reduce exposure to ‘unhedged winter oil'

Ryanair Holdings PLC (LSE:RYA) represents an appealing vehicle for navigating a challenging winter backdrop, with growth set to accelerate across its core markets, alongside Wizz Air Holdings PLC (AIM:WIZZ). Wizz Air shares slipped to 1,116p, down 0.53%, as Citi flagged rising capacity rationalisation risks while highlighting the Irish carrier's remarkably robust balance sheet and operational resilience.

Ryanair Holdings PLC (LSE:RYA) secured a bullish endorsement from Citi on Monday, as the investment bank looked past near-term pricing fears to map out massive structural gains. The carrier's US-listed shares surged 5.61% to $57.57 as Citi took an upbeat stance, arguing that a tough winter will ultimately crush smaller competitors.

The Federal Aviation Administration required engine fixes on the Boeing 737 model, but airlines had until July 2028 to complete them.