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Hertz terminates rental contract with Ryanair in GDS dispute
The Hertz Corporation has said that, despite lengthy discussions regarding a contractual dispute, it has ended its car hire agreement with Ryanair. The rental giant alleges Ryanair’s agreement with GDS distribution companies represents a breach of contract, a claim Ryanair disputes.
Ryanair continues to battle Competition authority on Aer Lingus sale
The Competition & Markets Authority has reiterated its demand for Ryanair to sell most of its holding in Aer Lingus. The low-cost carrier must cut its stake in the Irish flag-carrier from 29.8 per cent to five per cent. Ireland’s government has agreed to sell its 25 per cent stake in the airline to International Airlines Group – owner of British Airways and Iberia.
Ryanair steps up flights to Copenhagen
Ryanair will increase flights on its London Luton to Copenhagen service from 3 to 4 times daily, as part of its winter 2015 schedule.
Ryanair sees profits rise as customer service overhaul pays dividend
Low-cost carrier Ryanair has seen profits rise 66 per cent for the year to the end of March, reporting net full-year profits of €867 million. The ‘Always Getting Better’ customer experience programme launched by Ryanair had attracted “millions of new customers to Ryanair” chief executive Michael O’Leary said, leaving figures slightly ahead of analysts’ expectations.
Ryanair steps up Manchester - Dublin service
Ryanair will increase flights on its Manchester to Dublin service from 5 to 6 times daily, due to overwhelming demand, offering UK business customers even more low fares to Dublin.
Ryanair inks deal with Sabre
Ryanair has signed an agreement that will see Ryanair’s low fares and ancillary services made available to Sabre-connected travel agencies and corporations across Europe via the Sabre global distribution system (GDS).
Ryanair in digital focus
Ryanair has signed a new partnership with Adobe, which will allow Ryanair to further enhance its app and website and deliver a world class digital infrastructure by using Adobe software.
Ryanair unveils Scotland winter schedule
Ryanair will operate 32 routes to/from Scotland during the upcoming winter season.
Ryanair in social media focus
Ryanair has joined Instagram, offering behind the scenes images of life inside the low cost carrier, snapshots of its 190 destinations and the chance for customers to share their favourite Ryanair photos and experiences through the @Ryanair account.
Ryanair launches Leeds Bradford winter schedule
Ryanair has launched its Leeds Bradford winter 2015 schedule with 10 routes including Dublin, Lanzarote and Malta and extra flights to Alicante, Gdansk and Malaga.
Ryanair launches low cost Stansted winter flight schedule
Ryanair has launched its Stansted winter 2015 schedule, adding two new routes to Castellon and Ponta Delgada. The low cost carrier will also add extra flights on 23 other routes, including Berlin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Madrid, Milan, Prague, Rome and Warsaw. The airline hopes this will deliver over 18 million customers and support 18,000 on-site jobs as it grows by ten per cent at London Stansted.
Ryanair inks deal with Vodaphone Ireland
Ryanair has signed a partnership with Vodafone Ireland under which Vodafone will support Ryanair’s communications and IT needs across Europe, including its ticketing, check-in, ground crew, inflight crew and pilot systems.