Ryanair has confirmed it will close its Prime subscription scheme from November 28, bringing an end to an eight-month trial that failed to deliver the financial return the airline expected. While the programme will shut to new customers, the 55,000 existing Prime members will continue to receive monthly low-fare offers until their memberships expire in […]
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Ryanair will significantly expand its operations in Albania by opening a new base at Tirana Airport in April 2026, with three Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The move represents an investment of US$300 million and will create over 3,000 jobs, including 100 new positions for pilots and cabin crew, strengthening the airline’s presence in the country. The
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Ryanair has announced a major expansion of its partnership with CFM International (CFM) through a new purchase agreement for 30 LEAP-1B spare engines. This acquisition supports the airline’s ongoing growth and the operational needs of its Boeing 737 MAX fleet. The deal is aimed at enhancing the reliability and efficiency of Ryanair’s operations as it
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Ryanair has commenced construction of its new €40 million (US$42 million) aircraft maintenance facility at Dublin Airport. The state-of-the-art four-bay hangar will create over 200 highly skilled and well-paid jobs for engineers and mechanics, supporting the airline’s expanding fleet. Spanning 120,000 ft², the facility will accommodate both heavy and line maintenance for Ryanair’s growing fleet
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Boeing and Ryanair are elevating efficiency across Ryanair’s fleet of primarily 737s with the addition of Boeing’s Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro 5.0 electronic flight bag (EFB) solution. This strategic multi-year agreement, providing support for the carrier’s Next-Generation 737 and 737 MAX fleet, underscores Ryanair’s dedication to continuous improvement and innovation in airline operations. “We are excited
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Ryanair has reported record annual profits of €1.9 billion (£1.6 billion) and announced the appointment of former UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd to its Board. Additionally, the airline indicated that summer fares would be lower than previously anticipated. The airline’s profits after tax rose by over a third in the year ending March, compared to
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Ryanair has purchased 1,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from global energy group, Shell, (enough SAF to fuel over 200 flights from Stansted to Madrid), which will be supplied to the airline at its Stansted Airport base. This purchase follows the MoU agreement made between the companies in 2022, providing Ryanair with unique access
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On March 1, Ryanair confirmed that Boeing now expects to deliver only 40 out of the initially planned 57 B737-MAX 8-200 aircraft slated for delivery to Ryanair before the conclusion of June 2024. The current summer 2024 (S24) schedule, which was based on receiving a minimum of 50 B737 aircraft, will undergo adjustments, leading Ryanair
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Ryanair has solidified its partnership with TUI, a prominent travel company, granting TUI authorisation to include Ryanair flights, seats and baggage options in its holiday packages. This collaboration emphasises a commitment to fair pricing, stipulating that TUI must refrain from overcharging customers for Ryanair products. As part of the agreement, TUI ensures the accurate provision
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Ryanair has entered into a ground handling partnership with Skytanking Aviation Services, effective from April 2024. This collaboration, spanning six years, will provide crucial ground handling services to support Ryanair’s expanding operations, particularly at key airports like Eindhoven in the Netherlands. With over 3,600 daily flights and more than 183.5 million passengers annually, Ryanair emphasises
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