Ryanair hires pilots, cabin crew in preparation for a return to Ukraine
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has launched a recruitment drive to hire aviation specialists from Ukraine.The Dublin-based airline is…
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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 still on track to welcome 225 million passengers by FY26
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair reiterated its goal of welcoming 225 million annual passengers by the end of its…
Hungary, Greece scramble jets to intercept Ryanair flight due to bomb threat
Greece and Hungary scrambled their fighter jets to intercept Ryanair flight 6385 after a bomb threat was received…
EXCLUSIVE: 10 trends to watch in aviation in 2023
In an exclusive interview with Enzo Zangrilli, a long-term aviation executive with 15 years of experience in the…
Ryanair increases profit forecast following strong travel demand
Strong pent-up demand over the holiday season has prompted Ryanair to post a more optimistic outlook with the…
Ryanair will pay compensation for 2018 pilot strikes
Ryanair decided to drop its attempts to appeal a decision that the pilot strike in 2018 was an…
Michael O’Leary to remain Ryanair CEO until 2028
Ryanair Holdings, which includes Ryanair, Buzz, Lauda, and Malta Air, announced that it will be led by Michael…
Ryanair concerned by “Boeing’s inability to meet its delivery schedule”: CEO
Ryanair has posted a record profit for the summer season, earning $1.37 billion in after-tax profit during the…
Ryanair sharply cuts flights and routes from Berlin airport over rise in charges
Ryanair is drastically cutting its schedule at Berlin airport (BER) for winter 2022, criticizing increased airport charges in…
Recession, what recession? European carriers say bookings are holding up
There’s a lot of concern over rising inflation and cost pressures and how it will affect spending on…
Ryanair signs agreement to improve cabin crew working conditions in Spain
Low-cost carrier Ryanair and the Federación de Servicios a la Ciudadanía (Federation of Citizen Services) of the Confederación…
Ryanair reports September traffic record with 15.9 million passengers carried
Irish budget carrier Ryanair carried 15.9 million passengers in September 2022, according to its latest traffic table released…
Despite current challenges, is there growth ahead for European aviation?
Aviation may be facing a lot of challenges right now, but the long-term outlook is for growth, according…
Ryanair wants to be first airline to return to Ukraine when it’s safe: CEO
Ryanair wants to be the first airline to return to Ukraine when possible and is even helping out…
Blue Air exit causes travel chaos, rivals launch rescue fares for stranded pax
After Blue Air’s decision to suspend operations left thousands of passengers stranded in airports across the world, rival…
Ryanair flight briefly enters Belarusian airspace to avoid a thunderstorm
Ryanair flight FR2872 from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Vilnius (VNO) briefly entered Belarusian airspace on August 25, 2022. According…
BA axes 8% of LHR flights, Ryanair responds by adding 1M additional winter seats
British Airways (BA) has announced plans to adjust its end-of-summer and winter schedule after London Heathrow Airport extended…
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary says era of ultra-low fares is over: BBC
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary said the era of ultra-low fares is over and warned that ticket prices will…