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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: 737 MAX to be key taking market share in Europe
Ryanair Group chief executive officer Michael O’Leary remains a strong believer in the troubled Boeing 737 MAX aircraft,…
Ryanair to go all Boeing 737 again?
Ryanair is a devoted customer of Boeing 737, as the type is the only type of aircraft it…
Ryanair threatens to close Lauda’s Vienna base over union dispute
The troubling relationship between Ryanair and unions seems to be continuing. Ryanair Group chief executive Michael O’Leary publicly…
Ryanair’s O’Leary: Lufthansa is “crack cocaine junkie”
While the coronavirus has already changed the landscape of aviation, one thing that seems to have stayed the…
Situation at Europe’s biggest airlines after a month of lockdown
The outbreak of COVID-19 has seen airlines taking measures to sustain their losses due to record low travel…
Ryanair turbulence injury final report: it comes with the job
Back in October 2019, Ryanair-operated flight from Birmingham (BHZ), UK, to Malta (MLA) encountered severe turbulence, which left…
Could coronavirus result in resurgence of flag carriers?
The outbreak of COVID-19 has resulted in an unprecedented global crisis. Aviation, the industry that connects the furthest…
Ryanair expects to operate no flights in April and May
The Dublin-based low-cost carrier Ryanair released an update on its flight services in the short-term period.Ryanair expects most…
Ryanair pilots call for “socially responsible” solution
In an open letter released by the European Cockpit Association, a representative body of European Union-based pilots, Ryanair…
Ryanair expects to halt operations due to coronavirus
Ryanair, currently the biggest airline group in Europe in terms of passenger numbers, announced significant changes to its…
Ryanair to cut 80%, does not rule out grounding full fleet
Ryanair, the biggest airline in Europe by passenger numbers, plans to cut up to 80% of its flights…
Flights to Italy come to a halt as lockdown is enforced
On March 9, 2020, the Italian government placed the whole country on lockdown to better counter the coronavirus…
Europe’s 3 biggest LCCs chop capacity due coronavirus
Following the outbreak of COVID-19, many carriers cut their international capacity to the affected regions, especially China. However,…
How Michael O’Leary steered Ryanair’s fleet to success
While the O’Leary name carries its fair share of controversy due to some very questionable statements, the name…
Airline consolidation in Europe: worrying times for the industry
While consolidation looks like a complex and long process that two or more companies undertake for one reason…
Ryanair to order more Boeing 737 MAX despite ongoing trouble
Ryanair has blamed the ongoing Boeing 737 MAX worldwide grounding for many of its problems, including multiple base…
Ryanair reduces fleet by over 60 Boeing 737 aircraft
Despite ongoing grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX (associated with a bright future at Ryanair) and underperformance of…