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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
Battle of Vienna 2019: Low-cost carriers versus Austrian Airlines
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Ryanair presents H1 FY2020 results, profit guidance
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How low-cost carriers pounce on aviation’s downturns
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Ryanair tells pilots to transfer, take unpaid leave or lose jobs
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Ryanair says “no travel chaos”, despite failing talks with unions
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Ryanair to close number of bases starting next year
Ryanair will close a number of bases due to the late delivery of up to 30 Boeing MAX…
UK-based Ryanair pilots vote for strike action
The British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) has confirmed two dates for strike action by UK-based pilots of the…
EU orders Ryanair to return €8.5 million to France
The European Commission ordered the Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair to return to France €8.5 million of illegal aid…
Ryanair profits plunge in Q1 of FY20
The biggest low-cost carrier in Europe, Ryanair publicized their financial results for Q1 of FY20 on July 29,…
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WOW air, the Icelandic ultra-low-cost-carrier, which ceased operations in March 2019, may soon be ‘coming back’ to the…
Lufthansa CEO blasts Ryanair and easyJet for cheap ticket prices
There is no secret that the competition amongst European airlines for passengers is very intense. Add in the…
Ryanair rebrands its Boeing 737 MAX
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International Airlines Group orders 200 Boeing 737 MAX
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Ryanair sets Malta-based fully-fledged subsidiary
Ryanair Holdings has purchased Malta Air on June 11, 2019. The carrier will initially have six aircraft and…
Ryanair To Establish Malta Air – A New Airline In Malta
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A difficult return to the sky for Boeing 737 MAX
The CEO of Boeing apologized to the families of the two 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people…