Ryanair is gearing up for a busy summer as travel demand continues to rebound. The budget airline reports a surge in bookings and is raising fares, signaling strong consumer confidence in air travel despite economic uncertainties.

Editor’s Note: People are clearly itching to get away, and Ryanair’s strong numbers suggest that budget travel is bouncing back fast. Higher fares might pinch wallets, but the bigger story here is that the post-pandemic travel boom isn’t slowing down—good news for airlines, even if passengers end up paying a bit more.