3rd Nov 2026 09:43
(Alliance News) - Ryanair Holdings PLC on Tuesday said passenger traffic grew marginally in October, compared with a 20% increase reported by Wizz Air Holdings PLC.
Dublin-based airline Ryanair said passenger numbers grew to 19.4 million in October from 19.2 million a year earlier.
The firm said it operated more than 109,100 flights last month, with a load factor of 93%, unchanged from a year before.
Meanwhile, its Budapest-based peer Wizz Air said in October capacity grew 22% on-year to around 8.4 million seats, while passenger numbers were 20% higher at 7.6 million seats.
Wizz Air's load factor slipped to 91.2% from 92.9% a year prior.
The airline highlighted changes to its operations in Spain, where it opened two new bases in Madrid and Valencia. Wizz Air said it will operate two daily return flights from Madrid to Malaga and to Seville from November to December after high-speed rail services between Madrid and Andalusia were suspended following a deadly crash.
Ryanair shares fell 1.7% to EUR23.68 each on Tuesday morning in Dublin, while Wizz Air shares slid 0.7% to 1,020.00 pence each in London.
By Camilla Borri, Alliance News reporter
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