Ryanair News
Ryanair warns passengers over online travel agent scam
Ryanair has called on customers to always book directly through its website or app following further evidence of what the low-cost carrier calls “anti-consumer practices” by online travel agents.
Ryanair looks to summer 2022 for aviation recovery
Traffic at the low-cost carrier rebounded from 0.5 million to 8.1 million over the first quarter, largely due to a recovery in capacity during May and June.
Ryanair unveils plans for pilot recruitment drive
Ryanair plans to recruit upward of 2,000 new pilots over the next three years as the carrier recovers from the pandemic. Training courses take place through 2021 to be ready for next summer.
Ryanair sees uptick in passenger numbers in June
Ryanair carried 5.3 million passengers in June, as European travel restrictions began to ease. The figure compares with just 400,000 passengers in the same month last year. .
Aviation sector calls for clarity in green list designation
Manchester Airports Group and Ryanair have launched a legal challenge calling for transparency in the handling of its traffic light travel system by the UK government.
Ryanair welcomes first Boeing 737 Max to fleet
Ryanair has welcomed its first Boeing 737 Max after nearly two years of delays. The aircraft flew overnight from Seattle and will land in Dublin Airport later this afternoon.
Ryanair launches fresh attack on government Covid-19 restrictions
Michael O’Leary, chief executive of the low-cost carrier, criticised a “mismanagement” of the pandemic and reopening of the economy by prime minister, Boris Johnson.
British Airways and Ryanair under CMA refund spotlight
The Competition & Markets Authority is investigating whether British Airways and Ryanair have broken consumer law by failing to offer refunds for flights customers could not legally take.
Ryanair joins chorus of anger following border changes
Ryanair has condemned the decision by the UK government to move Portugal to the amber travel of travel destinations. The low-cost carrier said the move had no basis in public health or medical science.
Ryanair calls for wider reopening of European travel
Ryanair has called on minister for transport, Grant Shapps, to open up international travel from all EU countries. The low-cost carrier said the move could come later this week.
Ryanair sees record losses in wake of Covid-19
Ryanair has reported a full-year loss of €815 million for financial 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic took a huge toll on the industry. The Irish airline carried just 27.5 million passengers last year.
Ryanair to launch customer advisory panel
Ryanair has launched a new customer advisory panel which will allow customers to provide feedback and recommendations that will help improve guest services.