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Ryanair
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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 enjoys busy August 2025, announces new routes for winter 2025
European low-cost giant Ryanair has reported solid traffic numbers for August 2025, driven by upbeat air-travel demand during…
Early Christmas: Boeing tells Ryanair to expect 25 737-8200s ahead of schedule
A no doubt delighted Michael O’Leary has been told by Boeing that Ryanair can expect 25 737 MAX…
Ryanair bases third Boeing 737 at Newcastle Airport, expands winter schedule
Ryanair has announced it will station a third Boeing 737 “Gamechanger” at its Newcastle base for winter 2025/26,…
Ryanair to open new Tirana Airport home from April 2026, up to 6 based aircraft
Ryanair has announced plans to open a new base at Tirana Airport (TIA) from April 2026, in an effort…
Court sentences ‘unruly’ Ryanair passenger to 225 hours of community service
An “unruly” passenger who smoked shortly after takeoff, consumed his own alcohol and verbally abused other travelers has…
Ryanair flies 20.7M passengers in July 2025 despite French ATC strikes
Low-cost carrier Ryanair announced that it transported over 20 million passengers in July 2025, despite hundreds of flight…
Ryanair’s net profit doubles in Q1 FY2026 due to strong traffic, fare growth
Ryanair’s net profit more than doubled in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 as traffic grew by…
Ryanair and Warsaw-Modlin Airport announce $400M joint expansion plan
Europe’s largest airline, Ryanair, has announced that it will invest $400 million in Poland’s Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) as…
False fire alarm causes chaotic evacuation of Ryanair 737; 18 passengers injured
Eighteen passengers have been injured after a false fire alarm sparked the chaotic evacuation of a Ryanair 737-8AS aircraft preparing…
More airlines impacted by French ATC strikes, Ryanair cancels 170 flights
Ryanair and easyJet are among several airlines that have been affected by planned air traffic control (ATC) strikes…
Ryanair 737 MAX sustains wing damage after taxiing into fence at Greek airport
A Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 sustained damage after its right wing tip struck a ground structure at…
Ryanair spends $500 million on 30 new spare LEAP-1B engines
Low-cost carrier Ryanair is spending $500 million on 30 new spare LEAP-1B engines in an effort to boost…
Ryanair flight: 2-year-old among 9 injured during severe turbulence
A two-year-old child was among nine people onboard a Ryanair flight that were injured during severe turbulence caused…
Ryanair calls for NATS chief to quit amid more flight delay woes for passengers
Ryanair, Europe’s leading low-cost airline, has called for the CEO of the UK’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS),…
Ryanair boss O’Leary now eligible for €100M bonus if he stays in role until 2028
Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary has become eligible for a bonus of over €100 million after the airline’s shares…
Ryanair asks Spanish cabin crew to repay raises after legal dispute with union
Ryanair has told some of its flight attendants in Spain to return salary increases agreed in 2024 following…
Ryanair annual profit drops by 16% despite record passenger numbers
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has reported a profit after tax of €1.61 billion for the 2024-2025 fiscal year,…