LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Ryanair is cautiously

optimistic on pricing and forward bookings for the first and

second quarters of its 2026 financial year, CEO Michael O'Leary

said on Monday, after pricing fell 8% last year.

He added on an analyst call that meaningful volumes of

tickets were being sold at higher fares through online travel

agents and called for "modest" optimism for summer fares.

"It all looks ok. It doesn't look bumper, it looks fine," he

said, referring to forward bookings.