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…
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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
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…
Ryanair’s O’Leary criticizes UK government for Flybe support
With Flybe almost collapsing for the second time in less than a year and the British Government stepping…
Fog inside Boeing 737 prompts Ryanair crew call Mayday
A Ryanair flight from Romania passed all phases of a good thriller movie onboard. Eventually, the Boeing 737-800…
Following strong holiday period, Ryanair expects $1B profit
Following a strong Christmas and New Year’s travel period, Ryanair now expects a higher profit margin and bigger…
Ryanair averted grounding third of fleet over maintenance
Back in 2018, Ryanair was facing a grounding of approximately a third of its fleet over a problem…
Aigle Azur time slots: Air France-KLM winner, Ryanair left out
Aigle Azur bankruptcy in September 2019 left a pool of over 12,000 flight slots up for grabs. The…
Ryanair to close more bases as Boeing 737 MAX irritation grows
Ryanair Group has confirmed that it will receive only 10 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in 2020. Due to…