Ryanair and Wizz Air see passenger numbers rise in December despite disruptions Despite the Christmas period's flight disruptions, budget airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air reported an increase in passenger numbers in December.
The surge in numbers comes despite major UK airports, including Ryanair's main hub Stansted and Gatwick, experiencing disruption due to foggy conditions.
Ryanair saw an 8% rise compared to the same period last year, carrying 13.6 million passengers.
However, despite the rise in passenger numbers, airlines have seen a decline in average fares due to pressure on consumer spending.
Wizz Air's annual rolling total reached 62.7 million passengers, a 3.9% increase from the previous year.
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