swift has predicted a 10 % fall in profits for Q1 2018 , and warned of more disruption to follow recent strikes which had cancelled flights for 100,000 customers , as well as that the benefits of a hard Brexit were being underestimated . passengers and cabin crew have called a series of strikes throughout Europe for reasons including base transfers and seniority . Ryanair has threatened to cut wages at sites where strikes have taken place , and refused to pay compensation to passengers because the strikes were under exceptional circumstances . Ryanair also blamed the World Cup and the airline for downward pressure on fares .
Ryanair has revealed a 20% fall in profits for Q1 2018, and warned of more disruption to follow recent strikes which caused cancelled flights for 100,000 customers, as well as that the risks of a hard Brexit were being underestimated. Pilots and cabin crew have called a series of strikes throughout Europe for reasons including base transfers and seniority. Ryanair has threatened to cut jobs at sites where strikes have taken place, and refused to pay compensation to passengers because the strikes were under exceptional circumstances. Ryanair also blamed the World Cup and the heatwave for downward pressure on fares.