LONDON (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.