Ryanair's CFO Says Traffic Is Up Strongly

The transcript covers a discussion with Ryanair's CFO about the company's financial performance, including a €600 million share buyback and future projections amidst market challenges like Brexit. It highlights Ryanair's expansion plans, including new routes and aircraft, and addresses the company's stance on Alitalia and security concerns. The transcript also details Ryanair's investment in IT systems and disaster recovery to ensure operational resilience.

What was the total amount of the share buyback announced by the airline?

• 800 million

• 600 million

• 1 billion

• 5.4 billion

What percentage increase in passenger numbers is the airline targeting?

• 12%

• 10%

• 5%

• 8%

Which new country is the airline expanding into during the winter?

• Poland

• Spain

• Italy

• Ukraine

Why did the airline decide not to pursue the acquisition of Alitalia?

• Alitalia has a strong market position

• The airline prefers organic growth

• Alitalia's focus is on short-haul operations

• Alitalia is too profitable

What impact did the Manchester incident have on the airline's bookings?

• Increased bookings

• No change in bookings

• Immediate weakening in bookings

• Bookings doubled

How does the airline ensure its IT systems are robust?

• By investing in multiple data centers

• By outsourcing IT management

• By reducing IT investments

• By using a single data center

What is the primary reason for the airline's strong balance sheet?

• Limited market presence

• Low investment in IT

• Strong core operations

• High ticket prices