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Ryanair is considering freezing salaries, reducing crew sizes, and increasing AI usage as part of a cost-cutting strategy amid rising fuel prices due to Middle East conflicts. The airline anticipates a significant increase in fuel costs, estimating an additional two billion euros in expenses for the upcoming financial year. CEO Michael O’Leary indicated that without a swift resolution to the regional conflict, high fuel prices may persist until 2027. Ryanair also expects European short-haul flight prices to rise significantly, although these increases may not fully offset the anticipated fuel cost hikes. Negotiations regarding several salary agreements are set to begin in March, but the Unite union claims existing agreements are in place until 2027.