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Ryanair passenger numbers up 9% in October

Ryanair carried a total of 17.1 million passengers in October
Ryanair carried a total of 17.1 million passengers in October

Ryanair has reported a 9% increase in passenger numbers for October with numbers rising to 17.1 million from 15.7 million the same month last year.

The airline said its load factor - how many seats it fills on each flight - dipped to 93% from 94%.

Ryanair said it operated over 96,700 flights during the month but cancelled over 870 flights due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Passenger numbers so far this year are 15% higher at 180.3 million, up from 157.4 million the same time last year.

Ryanair has said that it expects traffic in its fiscal year to March 2024 to grow by 9% to a record 183.5 million passengers.

It set a string of all-time monthly traffic records over the busy summer months.

Ryanair shares moved higher in Dublin trade today.