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RYANAIR TO CLOSE 7 AIRCRAFT BERLIN BASE FROM OCT 2026

RYANAIR TO CLOSE 7 AIRCRAFT BERLIN BASE FROM OCT 2026

26 April 2026 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, announced that it intends to close its 7 a/c Berlin base on 24 Oct ’26, reducing the number of flights it operates to/from Berlin by 50% in its winter schedule. All 7 Berlin based aircraft will in this case be reallocated to lower cost airports in other EU states that have abolished aviation taxes like Sweden, Slovakia, Albania & Italy. This is a direct result of Berlin Airport’s recent notice that it will again raise fees by another 10% from 2027 to 2029 when its already high airport fees have increased by 50% since Covid even as Berlin’s traffic collapsed by 30% from 36m in 2019 to 26m in 2025. German aviation policy has failed its citizens as it relies on high aviation taxes and excessive airport costs to combat hopeless inefficiency, evidenced by the fact that since 2019:

Ryanair calls on De Wever to make the abolition of the Belgian air tax his number one resolution

Ryanair calls on De Wever to make the abolition of the Belgian air tax his number one resolution

5 January 2026 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline has called on Prime Minister De Wever and his government to make abandoning their plan to double Belgium’s already very high air tax their number one New Year’s resolution. This harmful tax, which increased by 150% last July, severely penalizes Belgium’s competitiveness compared to other EU countries such as Sweden, Hungary, Italy, and Slovakia, where governments are abolishing air taxes to boost traffic, tourism, and employment.

RYANAIR ISSUES REMINDER TO PASSENGERS AHEAD OF MOVE TO 100% DIGITAL BOARDING PASSES

RYANAIR ISSUES REMINDER TO PASSENGERS AHEAD OF MOVE TO 100% DIGITAL BOARDING PASSES

11 November 2025 Press Release Airline News Travel Technology News

Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, reminded passengers that from Wed (12 Nov) it will move to 100% digital boarding passes. This means that from Wed (12 Nov) passengers will no longer be able to download and print a physical paper boarding pass but will instead need to use the digital boarding pass generated in their “myRyanair” app during check-in to board their Ryanair flight. This transition, already adopted by nearly 80% of Ryanair’s 207M+ annual passengers, will deliver a faster, smarter, and greener travel experience. It will also give passengers easier access to a range of innovative in-app features, including:

RYANAIR ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ATLAS AS ITS THIRD “APPROVED OTA AGGREGATOR”

RYANAIR ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ATLAS AS ITS THIRD “APPROVED OTA AGGREGATOR”

12 May 2025 Press Release Airline News

Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, has announced its “Approved OTA Aggregator” partnership with Atlas, a global travel tech company specializing in low-cost carriers’ (LCC) content distribution who will now be authorised to offer Ryanair’s low fare flights to their network of OTA partners, on the condition that they provide full price transparency of Ryanair products. This deal will also ensure that customers who book Ryanair flights through Atlas’s OTA partners have access to their myRyanair account without needing to complete Ryanair’s customer verification (which unauthorised OTA customers must continue to do) and will receive essential flight updates directly.

RYANAIR AND EXPEDIA GROUP PARTNERSHIP TAKES OFF

RYANAIR AND EXPEDIA GROUP PARTNERSHIP TAKES OFF

18 April 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Following the announcement of their “Approved OTA” partnership in July last, Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, this week announced that its low-fare flights across the airline’s industry-leading network of 230+ destinations are now available to book on Expedia Group – one of the world’s largest travel technology companies – providing Expedia Group customers with more choice and value for their European travels.

Ryanair’s Prime: a subscription, not a loyalty program – but why now?

Ryanair’s Prime: a subscription, not a loyalty program – but why now?

Ryanair’s surprise launch of its “Prime” subscription last week isn’t a traditional loyalty program—it’s a paid membership model. For €79 annually (or £79 in the UK), travelers get reserved seats, travel insurance, and monthly fare discounts. But why introduce this now? What’s the strategy behind it? The move signals a shift in the airline’s approach, prioritizing upfront revenue and customer retention over traditional loyalty points. While the details of the program have caught attention, the real significance lies in Ryanair’s push to reshape how budget airlines interact with travelers.

RYANAIR CALLS FOR NATS CEO TO RESIGN

RYANAIR CALLS FOR NATS CEO TO RESIGN

18 February 2025 Press Release Airline News

Ryanair, UK’s No.1 airline, recently called for NATS CEO, Martin Rolfe, to step aside as thousands of passengers travelling to/from London Stansted Airport on Saturday (15 Feb) suffered unnecessary delays of up to 2hrs due to NATS ATC staff shortages.

Ryanair Expands Shannon Service with New Madeira Route and More Flights for Summer 2025

Ryanair Expands Shannon Service with New Madeira Route and More Flights for Summer 2025

12 February 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Ryanair has revealed its expanded Summer 2025 schedule for Shannon Airport, including a new route to Madeira and additional flights to eight popular destinations, such as Alicante, Edinburgh, and Krakow. The airline is also adding extra seats for the La Rochelle route in April for the European Rugby Champions Cup. This growth marks a 17% increase in Ryanair traffic at Shannon Airport. The new schedule is part of Ryanair’s €300m investment in three Shannon-based aircraft, supporting over 1,500 local jobs. Ryanair is also advocating for expanded support for regional airports from the Irish government.

RYANAIR OPENS 7 NEW LONDON ROUTES FOR SUMMER 2025

RYANAIR OPENS 7 NEW LONDON ROUTES FOR SUMMER 2025

3 February 2025 Press Release Airline News

Ryanair, the UK’s No.1 low fares airline, have announced its London Summer 2025 schedule with 206 routes, including 7 new routes from Stansted to Bodrum, Clermont-Ferrand, Dalaman, Münster, Lübeck, Linz & Reggio Calabria, as well as extra frequencies on 30 other London routes to Gdansk, Ibiza, Malaga, Milan, Rome, Turin, and Valencia. To support this traffic growth, Ryanair will base 1 new B737 in London Stansted for S25 – an additional $100m investment in London – bringing Ryanair’s total London-based fleet to 56 aircraft (an investment of $5.6bn) and creating 30 new highly paid jobs for pilots, cabin crew and engineers.

RYANAIR CELEBRATES OVER 10 MILLION PASSENGERS AT BOURNEMOUTH AIRPORT

RYANAIR CELEBRATES OVER 10 MILLION PASSENGERS AT BOURNEMOUTH AIRPORT

12 August 2024 Press Release Airline News

Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, has celebrated carrying over 10 million passengers through Bournemouth Airport since it began operations to/from Bournemouth in 1996. Ryanair was the first low-cost airline to operate at Bournemouth Airport and has grown its presence from a single route to/from Dublin to a 20-route operation connecting 9 countries across Europe with its 2 Bournemouth based aircraft – an investment of $200m and supporting 600 local jobs, including 60 highly paid, high skilled aviation jobs.

RYANAIR CELEBRATES 30 YEARS AND 30 MILLION PASSENGERS AT PRESTWICK AIRPORT

RYANAIR CELEBRATES 30 YEARS AND 30 MILLION PASSENGERS AT PRESTWICK AIRPORT

7 August 2024 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, has celebrated carrying 30 million passengers through Prestwick in its 30 years of operations. Ryanair was the first low-cost airline to operate at Prestwick, starting with its first flight from Dublin Airport back in 1994. Ryanair now operates 10 routes to/from Prestwick, connecting 3 countries across Europe with its 2 Prestwick based aircraft – an investment of $200m and supporting over 500 local jobs, including 60 high-paid, high-skilled aviation jobs.

RYANAIR AND EXPEDIA GROUP ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

RYANAIR AND EXPEDIA GROUP ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

21 July 2024 Press Release Airline News

Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, has announced its latest “Approved OTA” partnership with one of the world’s largest travel technology companies, Expedia Group. This collaboration enables Expedia Group to offer Ryanair’s low fare flights to its travellers, enhancing traveller choices and experiences for those seeking value and convenience.