Ryanair, Wizz Air, LOT and SAS targeted by series of bomb threats within hours
Several European airlines including Ryanair, Wizz Air, LOT Polish Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have been targeted by…
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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 pay freezes among option mix to stem fuel cost bleed
Ryanair has laid out several options that it could deploy to help address the elevated jet fuel prices…
Ryanair axes 20 routes, six aircraft, in Belgium in row over aviation taxes
On October 20, 2026, Ryanair announced a significant downsizing of its activity in Belgium during the forthcoming Winter…
UK airport disarray as Prestwick air traffic center suffers ‘technical issue’
The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) center in Prestwick, Scotland, has been struck by a “technical issue” resulting…
Ryanair warns some European airlines may not survive winter fuel crisis
Ryanair is cutting its passenger growth target and holding winter capacity roughly flat, while warning that some less-protected…
NTSB: Ryanair 737 engine had five suspected bird strikes before blade failure
Bird remains and feathers were found inside the damaged engine of a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 that was involved…
Ryan Air (no, not that one) receives Saab 340B(F) cargo aircraft
Alaska-based Ryan Air has received a single Saab 340B(F) cargo aircraft from Jetstream Aviation Capital, adding to its…
NTSB leads probe into Ryanair’s broken window incident over Greece
The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) in the US is to lead an investigation into the Ryanair incident…
Ryanair passenger saved by seatbelt as window shatters midflight
A Ryanair passenger was saved by his seatbelt after an aircraft window shattered midflight, resulting in the man…
Ryanair ‘reluctantly adjusts’ seating policy for families with children
Ryanair will “reluctantly adjust” its seating policy for families travelling with children, who do not wish to select…
Ryanair extends Michael O’Leary’s contract as Group CEO to April 2032
Ryanair Holdings has agreed a new contract that will keep Michael O’Leary as Group CEO until April 2032,…
Ryanair slams new EU hand luggage rule as the ‘latest gobbledygook regulation’
Low-cost-carrier Ryanair has slammed new hand luggage rules from the European Union (EU) as the “latest gobbledygook regulation”…
Ryanair ‘debt free’ after clearing $1.4 billion bond raised during pandemic
Low-cost-carrier Ryanair says the company is now debt free after clearing its last $1.4 billion (€1.2 billion) bond…
Ryanair says ‘travel demand remains robust’ as airline posts record $2.6B profit
Low-cost-carrier giant Ryanair has declared that “travel demand remains robust” despite the current Middle East conflict, with the…
Wizz Air CEO unfazed as O’Leary suggests rival and airBaltic ‘could go bankrupt’
The CEO of Wizz Air József Váradi appeared unfazed in comments after the Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary suggested…
Ryanair closes Berlin base, blames high costs and charge increases
On April 24, 2026, Ryanair announced that it is to close its base at Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport (BER),…
Five aviation rivalries that define competition in the modern era
Although aviation happens to be one of the most welcoming industries with collaborations, an integral part of what…
Airlines demand EU leaders set 21-day notice for air traffic control strikes
An airline body representing some of Europe’s largest and most influential carriers is demanding that EU leaders set…