In a recent announcement, Ryanair revealed its decision to cancel numerous summer flights due to delays in the delivery of Boeing 737 Max 8200 aircraft. The airline stated that only 40 out of the initially planned 57 aircraft will be available by the end of June. Consequently, Ryanair will be compelled to make minor schedule adjustments, impacting approximately 10 aircraft routes in July, August, and September.
To manage the situation, the airline will focus on reducing frequencies on existing routes rather than eliminating new routes altogether, considering its extensive 600-aircraft fleet. Already, schedule modifications have been initiated at key airports including Dublin, Milan Malpensa, Warsaw Modlin, and four Portuguese airports. The airline assures passengers that efforts are underway to minimize disruptions while addressing the challenges posed by the delayed aircraft deliveries.