Archive for the 'Ryanair' Category


Ryanair considers Shannon to Amsterdam route

Ryanair is in negotiations with Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to see if a low-cost route from Shannon is viable. A Shannon to Schiphol link would be invaluable to local businesspeople as it would mean a replacement of sorts for the Aer…


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Ryanair predicts that fares will get ‘even cheaper’

A spokesman for Ryanair, which is known for its remarkably cheap fares, has predicted that air tickets will get even cheaper. Speaking at the annual World Low-Cost Airlines Congress, the Irish carrier’s chief operating officer, Michael Cawley, said: “Our average…


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Ryanair to begin new Cork flights

Budget carrier Ryanair has announced two new routes from Cork that will begin in December. Daily flights to Glasgow and East Midlands will start on December 13, bringing the number of destinations offered by Ryanair from Cork to six. The…


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Ryanair looks to develop Milan Malpensa as European hub

Ryanair is ready to invest up to £420 million in Milan’s Malpensa Airport as it looks to develop a new primary European hub. Executives from the Irish low-cost airline are meeting with those from Italian airport operator SEA today to…


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Ryanair’s plans for massive Milanese expansion

Ryanair has outlined plans to launch 80 new routes from the northern Italian city of Milan, in answer to cut backs announced by the country’s flag carrier Alitalia. The budget airline has said it wants to base 12 aircraft at…


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Ryanair appeals EU prohibition of Aer Lingus takeover

Irish budget airline Ryanair has submitted an appeal against the EU’s decision to prohibit its proposed takeover of Aer Lingus, a move it claims was “unlawful and politically motivated”. Ryanair claims the European Commission blocked the bid following pressure from…


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Liverpool to Valencia route from Ryanair

Ryanair has announced the launch of a new service between Liverpool and Valencia, linking the two cities for the first time. From October 31 the airline will offer four flights a week to the Spanish city making it Ryanair’s 11th…


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Ryanair launches new base at Belfast City Airport

Low-cost carrier Ryanair is to establish a base at Belfast City Airport and begin flying to London Stansted. On October 30, the airline will base a Boeing 737-800 at the airport (also known as George Best Belfast City Airport), and…


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Ryanair announces new ski routes

Book by Thursday, September 6: Ryanair has today (Thursday, August 30) announced three new ski routes. The flights are £10 all-in, including taxes and charges, and are from Liverpool to Friedrichshafen (Germany), Stockholm to Grenoble and Bournemouth to Milan Bergamo….


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Ryanair, Hostelworld.com sign five-year deal

Ryanair has agreed an exclusive five-year contract with Hostelworld.com, which will see the online reservations company provide accommodation deals for travellers via Ryanair’s website. The low-cost carrier announced the new agreement yesterday (Tuesday, August 28). Ryanair passengers will now be…


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