• Emissions from flying in Europe have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, with Ryanair’s carbon footprint 50% higher than in 2019.
  • According to analysis by thinktank Transport & Environment, Ryanair’s CO₂ emissions reached 16.6 megatonnes in 2025, roughly equal to the annual emissions of Croatia.
  • The entire European aviation sector emitted 195 megatonnes of CO₂ last year, a 2% increase on pre-Covid levels.
  • The emissions trading system (ETS) does not cover most of the sector’s pollution as it only includes flights within Europe, leaving long-haul flights outside its scope.
  • T&E wants to extend the carbon market to all departing flights to raise more public revenue and accelerate aviation’s slow decarbonisation.
  • Jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the Iran war began, adding €90 per passenger on long-haul flights.

Sources & Links