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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 sharpens knives for summer, adds 26 new routes
Ryanair sharpens knives against its competitors for the summer season of 2021 by offering 26 new routes to…
Ryanair to face delivery delay of the first Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 jet
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Irish low-cost air carrier Ryanair, Michael O’Leary, said that the airline…
For Europe’s airlines, is summer travel season the last hope for survival?
Despite a round of positive news over the course of the past few months, including the beginning of…
Ryanair’s O’Leary: Lufthansa is like a drunken uncle at a German wedding
The ever expressive Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary compared Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) to a “drunken uncle at a…
Court rejects Ryanair’s lawsuit against Air France, SAS state aid
Budget airline Ryanair lost its legal fight in European court against state aid being granted to its European…
Ryanair reports €1B loss, braces for “the most challenging year”
Ryanair expects to lose around €1 billion ($1.2 billion) in FY2021, which ends on March 31, 2021. Having…
Ryanair subsidiary Buzz to take Boeing 737 MAX in Q1 2021
The Polish airline Buzz, a subsidiary of Ryanair Holdings, is set to receive its first Boeing 737 MAX…
Ryanair to launch Boeing 737 MAX services in UK market
Ryanair plans to launch its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft services in the United Kingdom. The flights would begin…
Ryanair forced to lower passenger forecast amidst travel restrictions
Ireland-based Ryanair indicated in an investor update that the low-cost carrier expects to welcome fewer passengers by the…
Ryanair cancels 12 UK routes in dispute with regulator
On December 21, 2020, Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair cancelled 12 international and domestic United Kingdom routes. The airline…
Ryanair flight FR4371 diverts due to medical emergency
A Ryanair flight that was on its way from Seville, Spain to Manchester, United Kingdom, was forced to…
Experts: Ryanair’s debt to triple to €1.2 billion, recovery in 2022
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair would face three times higher debt by the end of the financial year of…
Ryanair invests $200 million, opens 4th base in France
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair announced the launch of its new base at Paris-Beauvais Airport (BVA). This became the…
BREAKING: Ryanair orders additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Boeing announced that Ryanair ordered 75 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, as rumors were circulating that a deal…
Ryanair to boost Boeing 737 MAX order with MAX 10 variant?
The speculations of an Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair’s plans to boost its Boeing 737 MAX order from 135…
Ryanair reshuffle: O’Leary succeeded as chief of airline
The King is dead, long live the King(s). Ryanair’s boss Michael O’Leary has been replaced as chief executive…
Alaska Airlines and Ryanair reiterate support for 737 MAX
Let no crisis go to waste is seemingly the slogan for both Alaska Airlines and Ryanair, who have…