Ryanair to close FRA base and cancel flights, blames higher charges
Ryanair is closing its operations at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), and scrapping flights, citing increased prices at Germany’s largest…
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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 jet diverts to France following reports of fire on board
A Ryanair Boeing 737 passenger aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in France following reports of…
No Christmas cheer for Ryanair as Omicron prompts profit warning, flight cuts
Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, Ryanair, is feeling the effects of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, issuing…
Airlines call on UK government to prevent “permanent scarring” of industry
Top executives of major UK airlines have written to prime minister Boris Johnson to request financial support for aviation…
Ryanair to open fifth base in Portugal, continues plans for European expansion
Ryanair announces the opening of its fifth base in Portugal, continuing the airline’s plans for European expansion. The…
Ryanair boss predicts ‘fraught’ Christmas period for European aviation
A fourth wave of COVID-19 across Europe is going to make for tough times for the region’s airlines,…
Ryanair predicts full-year losses, has harsh words for Boeing over MAX 10 talks
Ryanair said it will continue to sell tickets at discounted rates this winter to boost traffic. That and…
Ryanair to expedite refund service behind pandemic censure
Ryanair has announced that it will be renewing its refund service following criticism about how the carrier steered…
Ryanair cancels flights in Lisbon, blames TAP for lack of airport slots
Ryanair has stated that it will have to cancel 700 flights and three Lisbon routes (to Tours, Oujda,…
Law unclear on COVID flight refunds: UK closes probe into BA, Ryanair
Passengers may be left disappointed after the UK competition authority closed an investigation into British Airways and Ryanair…
Ryanair & Wizz Air double September 2021 passenger numbers, leading recovery
Low cost carriers Ryanair and Wizz Air continue to lead airline recovery in Europe, with data showing increases…
Ryanair unveils ambitious strategy for operations post-pandemic
Ryanair has unveiled its post-pandemic recovery plan for the upcoming five years. The Dublin-based air carrier is mainly…
Ryanair opens €50M training center in Ireland, plans 5,000 new staff
An Irish ultra-low-cost carrier Ryanair opens a €50 million aviation training center near Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland. Here,…
Price-conscious Ryanair ends Boeing MAX 10 order talks
Ryanair has ended talks with Boeing over a potential new order of Boeing 787 MAX 10 aircraft, after…
Ryanair August passenger numbers reach 74% of pre-crisis levels
Ryanair saw passenger numbers rise to 11.1 million in August 2021, equivalent to three-quarters of pre-pandemic levels, the…
Does Ryanair eye the largest Boeing 737 MAX variant?
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair eyes further expansion of its Boeing 737 MAX order. But this time, it might…
O’Leary: Ryanair to serve 10.5 million passengers in August
Ryanair’s chief executive officer Michael O’Leary says the current trend of increasing bookings indicates that Ryanair is recovering,…
Ryanair to hire 300 new pilots, cabin crew, IT specialists in Portugal
Ryanair continues its expansion in Portugal. The ultra-low-cost carrier launched its major recruitment campaign offering a total of…