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Ryanair
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An Irish ultra-low-cost carrier, Ryanair is Europe’s largest airline by scheduled passengers carried. Founded in 1984, the airline operates a fleet of over 500 Boeing 737 aircraft, connecting over 200 destinations across 40 countries. Ryanair is known for its point-to-point route network, high aircraft utilization, and no-frills service model, which has contributed to its competitive fares and rapid expansion. The airline has faced criticism for its labor practices and ancillary revenue strategies.
Key Facts
- Type: Ultra-low-cost carrier
- Fleet size: 500+ aircraft
- Aircraft type: Boeing 737
- Destinations: 200+
- Parent company: Ryanair Holdings
- Hubs: Dublin Airport, London Stansted Airport
- CEO: Michael O’Leary
Ryanair threatens major cuts at French regional airports if taxes are increased
Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, has announced its intention to withdraw a host of services from 10 regional airports…
Ryanair to add 1.5 million seats for the upcoming holiday season to meet demand
Ryanair has announced that it will be adding over 1.5 million additional plane seats for the upcoming Christmas…
Lufthansa CEO raises concerns over escalating airport fees in Germany
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr has raised concerns about the future of air travel in Germany. According to the…
Ryanair to end operations at three German airports due to high aviation taxes
Dublin-based budget airline Ryanair is to cancel all flights to three German airports during summer 2025, blaming high…
Inquiry to scrutinize Ryanair’s use of facial recognition technology
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland has launched an inquiry into Ryanair’s Customer Verification Processes when passengers…
Ryanair Boeing 737 emergency evacuation in Italy following engine fire: video
Everyone onboard a recent Ryanair flight was forced to evacuate when the cabin crew noticed fire emanating from…
Ryanair 737-8 MAX damages 450m of runway as landing gear tires suffer blowout
A Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX was left stranded on the runway at Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) in Italy…
Ryanair responds to Swedish aviation tax cut with more planes and flights
In response to the Swedish Government’s recent decision to scrap aviation tax in the country from July 1,…
Boeing strike may delay aircraft deliveries to Ryanair
Ryanair Group chief executive officer (CEO) Michael O’Leary warned that a prolonged Boeing workers’ strike could have a…
London-Stansted confirms new British Airways and Ryanair routes for autumn 2024
London-Stansted Airport (STN) is hoping to lift passengers’ spirits as autumn beds in with news that British Airways…
Ryanair eyes potential entry into the European package holiday business
In a move that could potentially have massive repercussions for the European package holiday (or ‘Inclusive Tour’) industry,…
Ryanair CEO calls for two-drink limit for passengers in airport bars
Passengers should be restricted to two drinks at airport bars in a bid to tackle a rise in…
Wizz Air sells 10,000 ‘All You Can Fly’ passes in 48 hours, considers new launch
Wizz Air is considering launching another round of its incredibly popular “All You Can Fly” pass after the…
Boeing enters agreement with Ryanair to provide digital flight ops solution
Boeing and Ryanair have entered a multi-year agreement for the plane manufacturer to provide a digital flight operations…
Online travel giant Expedia becomes Ryanair’s latest booking partner
Ryanair has announced that the Expedia Travel Group has become the latest online booking platform to join its…
Ryanair passenger boards Leeds to Paris flight and wakes up in Alicante
An investigation has begun after a Ryanair passenger intending to fly to Paris inadvertently boarded the wrong flight…
Ryanair had its busiest ever month in June 2024 carrying 19.3m passengers
Low-cost airline Ryanair saw its busiest ever month in June 2024, flying more than 19 million passengers for…