{"id":186198,"date":"2026-04-02T13:00:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=186198"},"modified":"2026-04-02T21:09:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T21:09:09","slug":"ryanair-carried-15-8-million-passengers-in-march-5-increase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/04\/ryanair-carried-15-8-million-passengers-in-march-5-increase.html","title":{"rendered":"Ryanair Carried 15.8 Million Passengers in March, 5% Increase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Ryanair<\/strong> has reported an increase in its operating figures for the month of March. The airline transported a total of <strong>15.8 million passengers<\/strong>, representing a <strong>5% increase<\/strong> compared to the 15 million recorded during the same period in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This monthly performance contributes to a solid close for the 12-month period ending in March, reaching a cumulative total of <strong>208.4 million customers<\/strong>. This figure represents <strong>4% year-on-year growth<\/strong> for the company, demonstrating its resilience in a highly competitive European market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Operating Indicators: Load Factor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the surge in traveler volume, operational efficiency has remained consistent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monthly Load Factor:<\/strong> Stood at <strong>93%<\/strong>, remaining stable relative to the previous year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Annual Load Factor:<\/strong> For the 12-month period, the figure consolidated at <strong>94%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/03\/ryanair-inaugurates-its-largest-european-maintenance-hangar-in-madrid.html\">Ryanair Inaugurates Its Largest European Maintenance Hangar in Madrid<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Macroeconomic Challenges and Fuel Prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite positive traffic results, the outlook for airlines is overshadowed by geopolitical uncertainty. The persistent conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to exert pressure on oil prices, which could lead to increased inflation and higher direct operating costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A critical factor of concern for the industry is security in the <strong>Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>, a strategic maritime route through which approximately <strong>40% of global aviation fuel<\/strong> passes. Disruptions in this area directly impact the supply chain and price volatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hedging Strategy Amid Uncertainty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to this scenario, Ryanair has adopted a cautious stance regarding its financial management. 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