Ryanair News
Ryanair signs branding deal with National Express
Ryanair has launched a new aircraft branding agreement with National Express unveiling a specially commissioned livery on three of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Ryanair’s selected coach partner at London Stansted Airport, National Express offers Ryanair customers travelling to and from London convenient and reliable coach travel and savings of up to 70 per cent, available to purchase on the Ryanair.com website and onboard.
Ryanair rolls out new onboard menu
Low-cost carrier Ryanair has launched its new on board menu, offering a wide range of food, snacks and hot and cold drinks along with some new additions, including a hot breakfast. Customers can find ‘The Getaway Café’ menu both inside their free ‘Let’s Go With Ryanair’ in-flight magazine and on new menu cards, which feature budget-friendly monthly meal deals.
Profits slip at Ryanair following price war
Low-cost carrier Ryanair has seen profits fall for the first time in five years after a fierce price war ate into margins. The Irish airline reported a net profit of €523 for the year to March 31st, down from €569 million last year.
Ryanair opens new route to Tenerife out of Cardiff
Ryanair has announced a new Cardiff-Tenerife route, with takeoff set for October 30th 2014. It is hoped the route will deliver over 15,000 customers per annum at Cardiff Airport, with a weekly service.
Ryanair extends Boeing 737 Next-Generation deal
Boeing and Ryanair have finalised an order for five additional Next-Generation 737s, valued at $452 million at list prices. The announcement brings the total number of unfilled Next-Generation 737 orders for the Ireland-based ultra-low-cost carrier to 180 airplanes.
Ryanair schedules extra Champions League flights for Atletico Madrid v Chelsea
Ryanair, Europe’s favourite low fares airline, today announced that it has scheduled an extra return flight from London Stansted to Madrid for Chelsea’s eagerly-awaited Champions League semi-final clash with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday 22nd April after huge demand from Chelsea fans.
Ryanair announces new Cologne base
Ryanair has announced it will open its fifth German base at Cologne in October 2014. The 68th base in total, Ryanair will operate one aircraft from the city, with five new exciting routes to Dublin, London Stansted, Madrid, Riga and Rome Ciampino.
Ryanair launches pan-European ad campaign
Ryanair has launched its first pan-European brand advertising campaign in the UK, Spain, Italy and Ireland. The campaign is across TV, digital, social, press and outdoor media and will run for four weeks.
Ryanair opens new Athens base as Greek operations expand
Ryanair has opened its third Greek base, in Athens, with the airline basing two aircraft at the location and operating six routes. The low-cost carrier hopes the base, it’s 65th in total, will deliver up to 1.2 million passengers per annum to Athens and sustain some 1,200 on-site jobs at Athens Airport, with up to 150 weekly flights.
Ryanair showcases Boeing co-branded aircraft
Boeing and Ryanair showcased their strong partnership with a new, co-branded livery on the airline’s most recently delivered Next-Generation 737-800. The airplane features the distinctive blue Boeing colours on the fuselage of the airplane, while Ryanair’s name is featured toward the rear of the aircraft.
Ryanair adds new Dublin routes for winter season
Ryanair has released its Dublin winter 2014 schedule, with seven new routes and increased flights on 21 existing routes. The carrier claims the expansion will deliver 800,000 more passengers at Dublin Airport this year.
Ryanair adds 8 new destinations for Winter 2014
Ryanair has announced its London Stansted 2014 winter schedule, with 8 new routes and increased flights on 36 other routes, which will deliver growth of 2m customers p.a. and support 2,000* new on-site jobs at London Stansted Airport.