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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
Italian watchdog fines Ryanair over unfair refunding practices
On May 24, 2021, the Italian Antitrust Authority imposed a fine of €4.2 million ($5.1 million) for European…
Belarus diverts Ryanair flight to arrest journalist, opposition reports
The Ryanair flight FR4978 from Athens, Greece, to Vilnius, Lithuania, diverted to Minsk in Belarus. The aircraft, a Boeing…
Ryanair gloats Court’s ruling to tear off bailout of two rivals
The EU General Court sided with Ryanair and ruled against government aid to Air France-KLM and TAP Air…
Ryanair optimistic despite huge annual loss reaching over €1 billion
Ryanair reports an €815 million net loss excluding exceptional items in the last fiscal year, which ended on…
Ryanair hopes to get the first Boeing 737 MAX in two weeks
On April 22, 2021, Ryanair DAC CEO Eddie Wilson said that the first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft delivery…
Ryanair to receive first Boeing 737 MAX in coming days
Following the ungrounding of the MAX in December 2019, Ryanair will take delivery of its first Boeing…
EASA certifies Ryanair’s high-density Boeing 737 MAX 8200
On April 6, 2021, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) granted certification for the Boeing 737 MAX 8200…
Flights to Malta diverted after Ryanair 737 hits three fuel trucks
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 collided with three fuel trucks on the apron of Malta International Airport (MLA), on…
FAA certifies Ryanair’s high-density 737 MAX 8200
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified the high-density Boeing 737 MAX 8200, a model based on the 737…
Ryanair to order and help build the second Antonov An-225 Mriya
In a bid to respond to the unprecedented demand for the upcoming summer travel season, as the vaccination…
Ryanair sharpens knives for summer, adds 26 new routes
Ryanair sharpens knives against its competitors for the summer season of 2021 by offering 26 new routes to…
Ryanair to face delivery delay of the first Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 jet
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Irish low-cost air carrier Ryanair, Michael O’Leary, said that the airline…
For Europe’s airlines, is summer travel season the last hope for survival?
Despite a round of positive news over the course of the past few months, including the beginning of…
Ryanair’s O’Leary: Lufthansa is like a drunken uncle at a German wedding
The ever expressive Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary compared Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) to a “drunken uncle at a…
Court rejects Ryanair’s lawsuit against Air France, SAS state aid
Budget airline Ryanair lost its legal fight in European court against state aid being granted to its European…
Ryanair reports €1B loss, braces for “the most challenging year”
Ryanair expects to lose around €1 billion ($1.2 billion) in FY2021, which ends on March 31, 2021. Having…
Ryanair subsidiary Buzz to take Boeing 737 MAX in Q1 2021
The Polish airline Buzz, a subsidiary of Ryanair Holdings, is set to receive its first Boeing 737 MAX…