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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 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…
Ryanair records annual profits of over $2bn with rises set to continue
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier has recorded the highest annual profits in its history, with rises in passenger…
Boeing delivers its 1,500th 737 MAX to Ryanair amid production slowdown
Boeing has announced its latest set of delivery figures – a total of just 24 new planes during…
Ryanair’s complaint against Condor’s 2021 state aid upheld by European Court
On May 8, 2024, the European Union’s General Court annulled a previous decision made by the European Commission…
Ryanair introduces three new summer routes from Liverpool, adds extra Boeing 737
The low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced the introduction of three new routes on the summer 2024 schedule from Liverpool…
Ryanair buys 1,000 tons of SAF from Shell, enough to power over 200 flights
In an effort to demonstrate Ryanair’s continued commitment to achieve net zero by 2050, Europe’s busiest airline has…
All newly delivered 737s undergo our own 48-hour inspection says Ryanair CEO
The CEO of Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, has given an interview in which he said that the…
Ryanair CEO welcomes Boeing leadership reshuffle amid 737 MAX delivery delays
Michael O’Leary, the outspoken Chief Executive Officer of Ryanair, has issued a video message in which he welcomes…
Air France-KLM, Air France file appeals against EU Court rulings on state aid
Air France-KLM and Air France have confirmed that they have filed two appeals for annulment before the Court…
Ryanair facing summer schedule cuts amid ongoing Boeing 737 delivery delays
Ryanair has announced that it is expecting to receive even fewer new aircraft from US manufacturer Boeing in time…
From small-scale startup to low-cost leviathan – marking 40 years of Ryanair
2024 marks 40 years since the incorporation of Ryanair. Now Europe’s largest airline both in terms of aircraft…