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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.
Ryanair partners with Travelport
The combination of Ryanair’s low fares, extensive route network at primary and secondary airports will enable Ryanair and Travelport to deliver a significant business travel platform, and allow Europe’s largest businesses to save both time and money by flying Ryanair. This significant partnership follows recent technology developments from Travelport making it the ideal partner for Ryanair to target the travel industry channel.
Ryanair opens Brussels base
Ryanair has opened its second Belgian base at Brussels Zaventem with four aircraft set to offer ten new routes, delivering up to 1.5 million passengers per year. The low cost carrier revealed the move will result in sustaining 1,500 “on-site” jobs at Brussels Zaventem Airport with 200 weekly flights.
Ryanair row as passengers in 11 hour delay claim they were forced to call the police
Passengers on board a Ryanair have claimed that they were forced to call the police after being left stranded on a plane for hours with no food or water and with children on board, according to reports.
Ryanair launches new route from Stansted to Bordeaux
Ryanair has launched two new flights from London Stansted, with departures now headed for Bordeaux in France and Rabat in Morocco. The low cost carrier will operate three weekly flights to Bordeaux on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Leeds Bradford Airport welcomes new Ryanair flights
Leeds Bradford Airport has announced Ryanair are introducing a three times weekly service to Girona Barcelona, serving the Costa Brava region in Spain commencing on April 1st 2014. Flights are scheduled to depart from LBA on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and will operate throughout the summer season until the October 25th.
Ryanair opens Lisbon base
Ryanair is opening a new base in Lisbon in April. It will operate four new routes to Manchester, Dole and Marseille in France, and Pisa.
Ryanair opens 4 Manchester routes in 2014
Ryanair, Europe’s favourite low fares airline, today announced it will open 4 new routes from Manchester (in March 2014) as well as adding frequencies on 5 existing routes, which will deliver 2,100,000 passengers p.a. and support 2,100 on-site jobs at Manchester Airport.
Changes at the top as Ryanair tries to freshen image
Ryanair has completed a series of senior management appointments which become effective on February 1st, as the airline implements its strategy of improving its industry leading customer service, lowering its air fares and expanding its route network and bases across Europe. As part of its management reshuffle, Ryanair has recruited Kenny Jacobs from Moneysupermarket to become its new chief marketing officer.
Ryanair cuts airport baggage fees
Ryanair is cutting its standard airport bag fees from €60/£60 to €30/£30 at the bag drop desk, and from €60/£60 to €50/£50 at the boarding gate, bringing Ryanair’s bag fees into line with competitor airline’s standard airport bag fees. This is the latest customer service improvement from Ryanair including a newly launched website, quiet flights.