Ryanair Holdings chief executive Michael O'Leary told media on October 20, 2026, that the group now expects to receive the first of its B737-10s as early as January 2027. This brings forward the delivery estimate for the initial 15 units by a full quarter, having previously been set for spring 2027. The Irish holding placed an order for 150 B737-10s in May 2023, with options for an additional 150 of the recently certified variant.

O'Leary added that he expects airfares in Europe to increase to record levels next year, revealing that airlines on the continent, including Ryanair, lack sufficient hedging to pad against rising fuel costs. He further reiterated longstanding critiques of EU aviation regulations and country taxes, which have recently driven the carrier to modify its operations in Belgium, Germany, and Spain.