Ryanair cabin staff strike cancels dozens of flights in Europe

Some cabin crew at Ryanair went on strike in Belgium, Spain and Portugal today in a dispute over pay and working conditions, causing limited disruption as the budget airline cancelled dozens of flights that left hundreds of passengers stranded. Surging inflation across Europe has led to millions of workers struggling with a higher cost of … Read more

Ryanair to create 200 ‘high-skill’ jobs at new Shannon Airport facility

Ryanair is to create 200 highly skilled jobs in the mid-west with the opening of a heavy maintenance facility at Shannon Airport. The facility was opened on Wednesday and is the result of a €10m investment. The “high-skill” jobs it will create include licensed engineers, mechanics, and support staff. Ryanair will invest €10 million in … Read more

Ryanair announces recommencement of services from Cork Airport; 20 routes will reopen to the UK and Europe

Ryanair has announced the restoration of services from Cork Airport as they reopen their base which stays closed since last October. €200 million will be invested for the reopening process and the services kick start from December. It will also create 60 jobs, the company added. The airport is now closed for a major rebuild … Read more

A Historical Flying! Indian woman Jijiy Thomas becomes Ryanair pilot

Jijiy Thomas of Indian origin has been appointed as pilot in Ryanair. The Beumont woman who completed her pilot studies from AFTA, Cork is also one of the youngest pilots in Ireland. Her parents moved to Ireland long before and now live in Beaumont. Jijiy studied Bsc Aviation Management in Dublin City University and had … Read more

New Ryanair training centre in Dublin; Huge opportunities to become pilots and cabin crew

Irish carrier Ryanair is pledged to make 5,000 pilots, cabin crew and ground staff within the next five years and has invested €50 million in a new aviation training centre in Dublin. The new centre will be managed by Airline Flight Academy and is situated in Santry, near Dublin Airport. According to Ryanair chief executive … Read more

Ryanair to cease operations in Northern Ireland in October

Irish carrier Ryanair announced its withdrawal of services from Northern Ireland by this winter. Ryanair will cease operations from Belfast International Airport and Belfast City Airport in October, the company made it clear in a statement. The move comes ahead of Winter season starting in November and the officials said that they will continue operations … Read more