Budget airline Ryanair has removed a long-standing restriction that prevented non-EU nationals from purchasing ordinary shares in the company. EU regulations require that at least 51 per cent of an airline’s shares be held by EU nationals to maintain operational rights. While non-EU investors could previously buy shares, these were classified as restricted, meaning they … Read more
Ryanair has delayed plans to eliminate physical boarding passes, pushing back the transition to a fully paperless system by several months. The budget airline had originally intended to implement the change in May, ahead of the busy summer travel season. However, in a statement released this week, Ryanair announced the digital-only policy will now take … Read more
Ryanair has reiterated its appeal for airport bars to limit passengers to two alcoholic drinks, arguing that such a measure would ensure “a safer travel experience for passengers and crews.” The airline believes excessive drinking before flights is a significant factor contributing to disruptive behavior onboard. This renewed call comes as Ryanair steps up its … Read more
Ryanair has detailed costs totaling over €15,000 that it aims to recover from a passenger whose alleged disruptive behavior forced a Dublin to Lanzarote flight to divert to Porto on April 9, 2024. The airline has provided a breakdown of the expenses: €7,000 for overnight accommodation of 160+ passengers and crew €2,500 for landing and … Read more
Calling on the Irish government to scrap the 32 million traffic cap at Dublin Airport, Ryanair on Friday warned that such restrictions could lead to higher fares for passengers using the facility next summer. The budget airline said the Irish Aviation Authority has suggested summer 2025 traffic at Dublin airport must be reduced by up … Read more
Ryanair has announced network disruptions due to a global third-party IT outage. The airline is urging passengers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flight. While systems at Dublin and Cork airports are functioning normally, check-in queues are growing due to issues with some airlines’ systems. Aer Lingus remains unaffected but … Read more
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has warned that airfares at Dublin Airport could touch €1,000 this Christmas if the passenger cap at the facility is not lifted. The aviation regulator has limited the number of passengers that can use the facilities at Dublin Airport each year to 32 million. During an interview with Newstalk, O’Leary said … Read more
Dublin: Ryanair’s CEO has warned that air fares to and from Dublin will increase this winter due to restrictions on passenger numbers. Dublin Airport is expecting to handle 14.4 million passengers this winter, a record for the season. However, more than one million potential seats cannot be offered, affecting travel plans for Christmas and major … Read more
Irish airline Ryanair has announced record profits for the past year, with earnings rising 34% to 1.92 billion euros. The company attributed this success to a 9% increase in passenger numbers, reaching 183.7 million in the 2024 financial year. Ryanair, led by CEO Michael O’Leary, remains Europe’s largest airline by passenger count. The airline has … Read more
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 … Read more
The operator of Dublin Airport has insisted it is not running “a county fair” as it took aim at Ryanair after the airline suggested a temporary car park is created for the peak summer months. Dublin Airport warned passengers travelling last weekend that all 23,000 car parking spaces were sold out, and advised those who … Read more
Many people are already planning about a well-deserved vacation via Dublin Airport as the summer months draw near. However, the ongoing cost of living crisis means holidaymakers may be looking to cut costs on their trip wherever possible. One way to do so is by not paying for hand luggage, which can be a significant … Read more
Ryanair has announced that more than 200 flights would not depart on Monday. Micheal O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair, blamed last-minute disruptions to French air traffic control strikes in a video message posted to Twitter. There will be 40,000 people affected by the cancellation of 220 flights on Monday. Mr. O’Leary apologised to the customers and … Read more
Following a short flight suspension on Thursday night at Dublin Airport due to drone activity, Ryanair has demanded the resignation of Transport Minister Eamon Ryan. Flights were suspended at 6.27 p.m. “due to confirmed drone activity,” the airport had earlier reported. By 6.59 p.m., flights resumed, and the incident was reported to gardai. In a … Read more
For the third time recently, flights had to be halted after a drone was spotted on the airfield at Dublin Airport on Monday evening. Following the latest incident, hundreds of passengers landed at Belfast or Shannon Airports. All flights that were in the air and coming toward the airport were informed of the problem by … Read more