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Ryanair signs formal recognition agreement with BALPA
Ryanair has a formal recognition agreement with the British Airline Pilots Association, who will now be the sole representative body for Ryanair employed pilots in the UK.
Ryanair launches new Travel Credit scheme
Ryanair has launched Ryanair Travel Credit, a new incentive that gives customers who book accommodation with Ryanair Rooms ten per cent back in credit to spend on flights. Any customer with a MyRyanair account who makes a booking on Ryanair Rooms will earn ten per cent back in credit, redeemable directly against flight purchases on the low-cost carrier’s website.
Ryanair UK pilots vote to accept pay offer
Pilots at all 15 Ryanair UK pilot bases – including London Stansted which had previously rejected an improved pay deal – have voted to accept pay increases of up to 20 per cent. Following the decision, increases will be paid next week in the January payroll.
Ryanair breaks weekly bookings record
Ryanair has announced that it smashed its weekly bookings record, taking over three million bookings in one week for the first time in its history. The flights are all due to be taken during the next 20-weeks.
Non-priority Ryanair passengers to be forced to check luggage
Ryanair has introduced new reduced checked bag fees - and increased check-in bag sizes - to encourage more customers to check in bags and reduce the number of customers with two bags at the boarding gates. The low-cost carrier claims too many customers are currently using the two free carry-on bags service.
CarTrawler-powered Ryanair Transfers launches across Europe
Ryanair has launched Ryanair Transfers, a new transfers booking platform, powered by CarTrawler. The new service will allow customers to book a range of ground transport options, including taxis, chauffeur, bus, coach, and rail services.
Ryanair backs down on pilot union recognition as industrial action looms
Ryanair has backed down in a dispute with pilots and announced that it has sought talks to begin to recognise unions in a series of countries across Europe.
Ryanair responds bullishly to industrial action threat from pilots
Passengers planning to fly with low-cost carrier Ryanair face potential disruption in the build-up to Christmas as staff announce plans for industrial action in a bid to win union recognition and better conditions.
Ryanair to severe ties with Amadeus
Ryanair has announced that it will end its global distribution system partnership with Amadeus on December 15th after both parties were unable to reach a renewed commercial agreement.
Ryanair moves for Berlin Tegel slots following airberlin collapse
Ryanair has confirmed that it has applied for slots to base nine aircraft at Berlin Tegel. The new planes will be in addition to the nine Ryanair aircraft based at Berlin Schonefeld.
Ryanair expands connecting flights out of Milan Bergamo
Ryanair has extended its connecting flights service at Milan Bergamo Airport, adding a further 31 routes including Budapest, Lisbon and Ibiza.
Ryanair reports strong financial figures despite pilot turmoil
Ryanair has reported an 11 per cent increase in half one profit to €1.29 billion. Traffic grew 11 per cent to 72 million passengers over the period thanks to a strong Easter and a five per cent reduction in airfares.