Ryanair allows return to Ukraine.

Europe's largest low-cost airline, Ryanair, plans to resume flights to Ukraine

The CEO of Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, announced that the company intends to start flying to Ukraine within two months after the end of the war with Russia. However, this requires an official cessation of hostilities and resolution of the conflict with Russia. Resuming flights will take from 4 to 6 weeks.

'I really hope this will happen this year. I think one of the issues that Trump can resolve will be the swift resolution of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine,' O'Leary said.

Additionally, the possibility of opening 24 routes to Kyiv and Lviv is being considered. However, before resuming flights, the airline's technical staff will check the functionality of airport infrastructure, as official cessation of hostilities is required to meet the standards of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

'Ultimately, a certain ceasefire will be needed, as EASA will not allow anyone to fly there until it is assured that rockets will not be flying there,' O'Leary explained.

Prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Ryanair was the second most popular airline in the Ukrainian market. The airline also avoids flights to Odesa and Kherson due to damage in these cities from Russian attacks. O'Leary noted that with the arrival of the Biden administration, pressure on Boeing will decrease, and the Trump administration will be more supportive.

'I believe the Biden administration has not been helpful to Boeing. They politicized the whole situation with the Alaska Airlines doors. I think the Trump administration and the new head of the Federal Aviation Administration will be a bit more favorable to us,' O'Leary said.

Earlier, reports indicated a decline in shares of the airline Wizz Air.