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[6-K] Ryanair Holdings plc American Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

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Ryanair reported that second-weekend UGT strikes by handling staff in Spain had no impact on its operations. Over the three-day period described, Ryanair says none of its flights to or from Spain were delayed due to these strikes, and overall on-time performance improved. The company notes that UGT represents under 20% of Azul Handling "front of house" staff at the affected airports and states most union members do not appear to support the action. Ryanair calls on UGT to cease the strikes given the reported lack of support and operational effect.

Ryanair ha riferito che lo sciopero indetto per il secondo weekend dal sindacato UGT tra il personale di handling in Spagna non ha avuto alcun impatto sulle sue operazioni. Nel periodo di tre giorni descritto, Ryanair afferma che nessuno dei suoi voli da o per la Spagna è stato ritardato a causa degli scioperi e che la puntualità complessiva è migliorata. La compagnia osserva che UGT rappresenta meno del 20% del personale "front of house" di Azul Handling negli aeroporti interessati e sottolinea che la maggior parte degli iscritti al sindacato sembra non sostenere l’azione. Ryanair invita UGT a interrompere gli scioperi, data la presunta mancanza di supporto e l’assenza di effetti operativi.

Ryanair informó que la segunda huelga de fin de semana convocada por UGT entre el personal de handling en España no afectó a sus operaciones. En el periodo de tres días descrito, Ryanair señala que ninguno de sus vuelos hacia o desde España sufrió retrasos por estas huelgas y que el rendimiento a tiempo mejoró en general. La compañía indica que UGT representa menos del 20% del personal "front of house" de Azul Handling en los aeropuertos afectados y afirma que la mayoría de los afiliados al sindicato aparentemente no respalda la acción. Ryanair insta a UGT a cesar las huelgas, dado el supuesto falta de apoyo y la ausencia de impacto operativo.

라이언에어(Ryanair)는 스페인에서 처리(handling) 직원들이 주말에 벌인 UGT의 두 번째 파업이 자사 운항에 영향이 없었다고 보고했습니다. 회사에 따르면 해당 3일 동안 스페인 출발·도착 항공편 중 이 파업으로 지연된 항공편은 없었고 전반적인 정시 운항 실적은 개선되었습니다. 또한 UGT는 해당 공항들에서 Azul Handling의 "front of house" 인력의 20% 미만을 대표하며, 대부분의 노조원은 파업을 지지하지 않는 것으로 보인다고 밝혔습니다. 라이언에어는 지지 부족과 운영 영향 부재를 근거로 UGT에 파업 중단을 촉구했습니다.

Ryanair a déclaré que la deuxième grève du week-end menée par l'UGT parmi le personnel d'handling en Espagne n'a eu aucun impact sur ses opérations. Sur la période de trois jours évoquée, Ryanair indique qu'aucun de ses vols à destination ou en provenance d'Espagne n'a été retardé en raison de ces grèves et que la ponctualité s'est globalement améliorée. La compagnie précise que l'UGT représente moins de 20% du personnel "front of house" d'Azul Handling dans les aéroports concernés et estime que la plupart des adhérents du syndicat semblent ne pas soutenir l'action. Ryanair appelle l'UGT à cesser les grèves, compte tenu du manque présumé de soutien et de l'absence d'effets opérationnels.

Ryanair meldete, dass der zweite Wochenendstreik der UGT unter dem Handling-Personal in Spanien keine Auswirkungen auf den Flugbetrieb hatte. Im beschriebenen Dreitageszeitraum seien laut Ryanair keine Flüge von oder nach Spanien aufgrund dieser Streiks verspätet worden, und die Pünktlichkeitsrate habe sich insgesamt verbessert. Das Unternehmen weist darauf hin, dass die UGT weniger als 20% des "front of house"-Personals von Azul Handling an den betroffenen Flughäfen vertritt und die Mehrheit der Gewerkschaftsmitglieder offenbar die Aktion nicht unterstütze. Ryanair fordert die UGT angesichts des angeblichen Mangels an Unterstützung und der fehlenden betrieblichen Auswirkungen zum Abbruch der Streiks auf.

Positive
  • No Ryanair flights to/from Spain were delayed over the reported three-day period
  • On-time performance improved over the past weekend according to the company
  • UGT membership among Azul Handling front-of-house staff is under 20%, which the company states limits strike impact
Negative
  • UGT conducted strikes by handling staff at a small number of Spanish airports, indicating localized labor disputes
  • The filing provides limited supporting metrics (no baseline on-time percentages or independent verification) which constrains assessment of the claim

Insights

TL;DR: Ryanair reports no operational disruption from localized handling strikes in Spain; on-time performance reportedly improved.

Ryanair's disclosure is concise and focused on operational impact, asserting that no Ryanair flights were delayed over the specified three-day window and highlighting a <20% union membership among Azul Handling "front of house" staff. From an operations communications perspective, this is intended to reassure customers and investors about resilience to localized labor actions. The statement provides limited data points (three-day timeframe, membership percentage) and lacks independent metrics (overall on-time percentage before/after) or third-party corroboration, which constrains assessment of broader significance.

TL;DR: The filing signals low immediate risk from these specific UGT actions but confirms presence of labor tensions at some Spanish airports.

The company characterizes the strikes as poorly supported and without operational effect, which lowers near-term operational risk according to the filing. However, the notice acknowledges the existence of strikes among handling staff at a small number of airports and a union membership figure (<20%), indicating localized labor friction that could evolve. The statement lacks details on duration, scope, or potential escalation scenarios, limiting evaluation of medium-term labor risk.

Ryanair ha riferito che lo sciopero indetto per il secondo weekend dal sindacato UGT tra il personale di handling in Spagna non ha avuto alcun impatto sulle sue operazioni. Nel periodo di tre giorni descritto, Ryanair afferma che nessuno dei suoi voli da o per la Spagna è stato ritardato a causa degli scioperi e che la puntualità complessiva è migliorata. La compagnia osserva che UGT rappresenta meno del 20% del personale "front of house" di Azul Handling negli aeroporti interessati e sottolinea che la maggior parte degli iscritti al sindacato sembra non sostenere l’azione. Ryanair invita UGT a interrompere gli scioperi, data la presunta mancanza di supporto e l’assenza di effetti operativi.

Ryanair informó que la segunda huelga de fin de semana convocada por UGT entre el personal de handling en España no afectó a sus operaciones. En el periodo de tres días descrito, Ryanair señala que ninguno de sus vuelos hacia o desde España sufrió retrasos por estas huelgas y que el rendimiento a tiempo mejoró en general. La compañía indica que UGT representa menos del 20% del personal "front of house" de Azul Handling en los aeropuertos afectados y afirma que la mayoría de los afiliados al sindicato aparentemente no respalda la acción. Ryanair insta a UGT a cesar las huelgas, dado el supuesto falta de apoyo y la ausencia de impacto operativo.

라이언에어(Ryanair)는 스페인에서 처리(handling) 직원들이 주말에 벌인 UGT의 두 번째 파업이 자사 운항에 영향이 없었다고 보고했습니다. 회사에 따르면 해당 3일 동안 스페인 출발·도착 항공편 중 이 파업으로 지연된 항공편은 없었고 전반적인 정시 운항 실적은 개선되었습니다. 또한 UGT는 해당 공항들에서 Azul Handling의 "front of house" 인력의 20% 미만을 대표하며, 대부분의 노조원은 파업을 지지하지 않는 것으로 보인다고 밝혔습니다. 라이언에어는 지지 부족과 운영 영향 부재를 근거로 UGT에 파업 중단을 촉구했습니다.

Ryanair a déclaré que la deuxième grève du week-end menée par l'UGT parmi le personnel d'handling en Espagne n'a eu aucun impact sur ses opérations. Sur la période de trois jours évoquée, Ryanair indique qu'aucun de ses vols à destination ou en provenance d'Espagne n'a été retardé en raison de ces grèves et que la ponctualité s'est globalement améliorée. La compagnie précise que l'UGT représente moins de 20% du personnel "front of house" d'Azul Handling dans les aéroports concernés et estime que la plupart des adhérents du syndicat semblent ne pas soutenir l'action. Ryanair appelle l'UGT à cesser les grèves, compte tenu du manque présumé de soutien et de l'absence d'effets opérationnels.

Ryanair meldete, dass der zweite Wochenendstreik der UGT unter dem Handling-Personal in Spanien keine Auswirkungen auf den Flugbetrieb hatte. Im beschriebenen Dreitageszeitraum seien laut Ryanair keine Flüge von oder nach Spanien aufgrund dieser Streiks verspätet worden, und die Pünktlichkeitsrate habe sich insgesamt verbessert. Das Unternehmen weist darauf hin, dass die UGT weniger als 20% des "front of house"-Personals von Azul Handling an den betroffenen Flughäfen vertritt und die Mehrheit der Gewerkschaftsmitglieder offenbar die Aktion nicht unterstütze. Ryanair fordert die UGT angesichts des angeblichen Mangels an Unterstützung und der fehlenden betrieblichen Auswirkungen zum Abbruch der Streiks auf.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 6-K
 
 
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
 
 
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
 
For the month of August 2025
 
RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
 
c/o Ryanair Ltd Corporate Head Office
Dublin Airport
County Dublin Ireland
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
 
Form 20-F..X.. Form 40-F 
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934.
 
 
Yes   No ..X..
 
 
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant
in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
 
 
 
SECOND WEEKEND OF UGT STRIKES IN SPAIN HAVE
ZERO IMPACT ON RYANAIR OPERATIONS
 
 
Ryanair today (Mon 25 Aug) confirmed that its on-time performance improved over the past weekend, as none of its flights to/from Spain over the last 3 days were delayed in any way by the poorly supported UGT strikes among handling staff, at a small number of Spanish airports. The UGT Union have less than 20% of Azul Handling "front of house" staff in membership, and most of these members don't appear to support these strikes, which are having no impact on Ryanair's operation. UGT should now call off these strikes since they clearly have very little support and no impact whatsoever.
 
 
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC
 
 
 
 
Date: 26 August, 2025
 
 
By:___/s/ Juliusz Komorek____
 
 
 
Juliusz Komorek
 
Company Secretary

FAQ

Did Ryanair (RYAAY) report any flight delays from the UGT strikes in Spain?

No. The filing states that none of Ryanair's flights to or from Spain were delayed over the three-day period described.

How broadly supported are the UGT strikes according to Ryanair?

Ryanair states UGT have less than 20% membership among Azul Handling "front of house" staff at the affected locations.

What operational impact did Ryanair report from the strikes?

The company reported no operational impact and said on-time performance improved during the weekend in question.

Does the filing describe which Spanish airports were affected?

No. The filing mentions a "small number of Spanish airports" but does not identify them.

When was this Form 6-K signed by Ryanair?

The filing is signed on behalf of Ryanair by Company Secretary Juliusz Komorek with a date of 26 August, 2025.
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