Ryanair faces backlash after giving South African passengers Afrikaans test
Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced that it will require South African travelers aiming to enter the United Kingdom…
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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 Boeing 737 blocks runway at Leeds Bradford after tire blowout
A Ryanair Boeing 737 has been blocking a runway at Leeds Bradford airport (LBA) for several hours resulting in…
Ryanair CEO says bookings looking strong for strong summer
Ryanair is expecting a strong summer 2022, predicting load factors will to around 95% for the upcoming three…
Ryanair opens $10.5M heavy maintenance bay in Ireland
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair opened its first heavy maintenance facility in Ireland at Shannon Airport (SNN). The €10…
China Southern removes over 100 Boeing MAX jets from delivery plan: report
China Southern Airlines (ZNH) has significantly changed its plans for deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft that were…
Ryanair summer capacity to be above pre-pandemic levels but recovery “fragile”
Ryanair is planning to operate more flights this summer than pre-pandemic, speeding up deliveries of new Boeing 737…
Ryanair passenger traffic grows to 14.2 million in April 2022
Ryanair has released its latest traffic statistics report revealing that it carried 14.24 million passengers in April 2022,…
Ryanair to invest $800m in flight schedule expansion from Krakow Airport
Ryanair will invest $800 million in its largest ever flight schedule expansion from Krakow Airport for summer 2022. …
Ryanair net loss to come in at worse end of previous range despite traffic rise
Ryanair predicts annual net losses will come in at the more disappointing end of its previous expectations and…
Low-cost carrier Ryanair eyes more SAF usage in decarbonization drive
Ryanair says around one-third of its decarbonization will come from increased use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), highlighting…
Ryanair to be first airline to fly from Berlin BER Terminal 2 on March 24
Ryanair will be the first airline to take off from the new Terminal 2 at Berlin Brandenburg Airport…
Which airlines are still flying to Ukraine?
As tensions escalate with Russia over Ukraine, many countries have advised their citizens to leave Ukraine as soon…
Airlines & environmental groups join forces to support new European SAF proposal
It’s rare that airlines and environmental groups agree on something. But now, four airlines have teamed up with…
ICAO Council demands further investigation into Belarus diversion
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council reviewed the final report on the diversion of Ryanair flight FR4978…
Ryanair set to keep ticket prices low to stimulate demand lost to Omicron
Ryanair says it will need to continue offering discounted ticket prices to encourage people to travel at the…
FR4978: US accuses Belarusian officials of air piracy over forced landing
Federal prosecutors in New York have charged four Belarusian officials with piracy following the diversion of Ryanair flight…
ICAO releases report into Ryanair FR4978 forced diversion in Belarus
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has released a fact-finding report into a incident involving Ryanair flight FR4978…
Ryanair flight triggers first NATO interception of 2022
After a Ryanair Boeing 737 lost contact with air traffic controllers, two Portuguese F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters scrambled…