GIFT TRAVEL THIS CHRISTMAS FROM JUST €25

The Christmas countdown has officially begun, and Ryanair’s new gift cards have landed right on time. Starting from just €25, Ryanair customers can now choose either a digital gift card sent straight to your inbox or for those looking for something extra special, you can now choose a physical gift card, with an inscribed personal message, delivered straight to your front door.

Avoid the busy shops this Christmas and order a Ryanair gift card from the comfort of your home, and with a whopping 75% of people surveyed strongly agreeing that a gift card is a thoughtful gift – Ryanair’s gift cards really are the perfect gift this Christmas, whether for your brother, sister, friend, or father-in-law. And with over 80% of respondents citing ‘choice’ as their no.1 reason for purchasing a gift card, the lucky recipient won’t be disappointed with their choice of Ryanair’s 225 destinations across 36 countries when using their gift card to book their next ski trip, city break or to put towards next year’s family sun holiday.

Ryanair’s Dara Brady said:

“With Christmas just around the corner, Ryanair’s new physical gift cards have landed right on time (as Ryanair always does), making for the perfect gift for friends and family planning to getaway in the new year – or at least 75% of people surveyed would say. Spend Stephen’s Day deciding where to take your next trip from a choice of over 225 destinations across 36 countries on Ryanair’s unbeatable low fare network.

Ryanair gift cards are available now from just €25 on Ryanair.com.”

3 NEW ROUTES (5 TOTAL) FOR SUMMER’23

Ryanair, the UK’s most reliable airline, today (1 Nov) announced its biggest Summer 23 schedule to and value, including 3 new routes to Dublin, London, and Malaga, providing visitors and locals of Cornwall with unbeatable choice and value when planning their next summer holiday.

Ryanair’s new Cornwall Airport (Newquay) Summer 2023 schedule will deliver:

• Over 25 weekly flights
• 5 routes – incl. 3 new to Dublin, London-Stansted & Malaga
• Supporting over 90 total jobs

While other airlines cancelled thousands of flights this summer distressing UK holidaymakers, travellers can continue to book with confidence with Ryanair, the UK’s most reliable and leading low fare airline.

Although Ryanair welcomes the UK Govt’s 50% APD cut for domestic travel from April ’23 (underpinning the launch of our new London-Stansted route), this reduction ignores the need to restore and develop international connectivity which is fundamental for the growth of the UK economy and tourism. Ryanair calls on Prime Minister Sunak to fully abolish APD immediately for all travel, which would not only promote tourism but support much needed connectivity to the UK, an island based economy.

To celebrate these new routes, Ryanair is launching a seat sale with fares from just £24.99 for travel from 1 Apr’23 until end of Oct’23, which must be booked by midnight on the 3^rd of November on www.ryanair.com.   

From Cornwall Airport (Newquay), Ryanair DAC CEO Eddie Wilson said:

“As the UK’s most reliable airline, Ryanair is delighted to announce even more growth with our biggest ever Newquay schedule – offering over 25 weekly flights on 5 routes, including 3 new routes to Dublin, London, and Malaga, for Summer’23. UK holidaymakers can now start booking their summer holidays with confidence with Ryanair, Europe’s most reliable and leading low fare airline.

Ryanair is driving Cornwall’s economic recovery through our delivery of year-round tourism, regional investment and support of 90 local jobs. However, if we are to continue to grow and to drive real recovery, especially in regional UK, the UK Govt must immediately scrap APD in full for all travel (not just domestic travel) and provide incentives for airlines like Ryanair to stimulate growth and recovery for the UK (an island based economy) and its regions, such as Cornwall.”

Cornwall Airport Newquay Managing Director, Sam O’Dwyer said:

“We welcome Eddie Wilson and his team to Cornwall today and are delighted by their decision to add three new routes from Newquay for next year. We are committed to offering more options and choice for those wanting to travel to and from Cornwall. Malaga, in particular, is undoubtedly going to be a very popular addition to our network.”

FURTHER SUPPORTING CUSTOMERS WITH INVISIBLE DISABILITIES

Ryanair has today (28^th Oct) become the first Irish airline to join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network, recognising Sunflower Lanyards – a globally recognised symbol of non-visible disability. This new initiative forms part of the airline’s continued customer experience focus, enabling Ryanair’s pilots, cabin crew and support teams to further support customers, making travel easier and more accessible for everyone.

With over 1.5 million Ryanair customers requiring special assistance each year, the airline has, with support from Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, developed and delivered a comprehensive annual training programme to identify the Sunflower, and help its teams to gain a deeper understanding of non-visible disabilities. Ryanair’s crew based across 90 locations are ready to support Sunflower wearers with an offer of help, understanding or simply more time.

Ryanair’s Tracy Kennedy said:

“As Europe’s no.1 airline, Ryanair carries over 165m passengers p.a. with more than 1.5 million requiring special assistance and are looked after by our dedicated Special Assistance Team. As such, we are delighted to be Ireland’s first airline to recognise Sunflower Lanyards, enabling our 17,000 people across our 90 crew bases to better support our customers with non-visible disabilities.

Following the roll out of comprehensive “Hidden Disabilities” training this summer, we are extremely proud that our pilots, crew and support teams are now fully prepared to provide additional support, assistance, or time necessary to our customers with hidden disabilities.”

Tristan Casson-Rennie, Regional Director, Ireland & Northern Ireland for Hidden Disabilities Sunflower said:

“We are delighted that Ryanair, the largest European airline by scheduled passengers, has joined the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network. Passengers with non-visible disabilities can fly to 36 countries knowing that they will be supported by Ryanair crew in 228 airports.

Travel is becoming more accessible for people who are disabled, extending the opportunities for exploration, work and play. Sunflower wearers will be met with kindness, patience and understanding by the Ryanair team from check-in to the end of their flight.”

27 ROUTES (1 NEW) – 2 BASED AIRCRAFT IN WINTER‘22

Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (28^th October) is delighted to announce its celebration of the 1-year anniversary of base activities at Riga airport. To celebrate our continued commitment to Latvia, we are pleased to announce our new Winter Schedule, with 27 total routes to destinations such as Barcelona, Paphos and Milan, along with one new Winter route to Newcastle.  

Ryanair’s Riga Airport Winter 2022 schedule will deliver:

• 2 based aircraft – $200m investment
• 27 total routes
• Over 180 weekly flights
• 60 direct jobs

This Winter schedule marks the 1-year anniversary of Ryanair’s base activity in Riga with 2 based aircraft and a $200m investment, which not only reinforce our commitment to Latvia, but also supports the recovery of the local economy and tourism.

With 27 total routes and over 180 weekly flights, Ryanair will provide the citizens of Riga with a wide selection of destinations for their next Winter getaway, while also allowing visitors from all over Europe to visit the capital of Latvia, at the lowest fares possible.

To celebrate our 1-year anniversary, Ryanair is launching a special seat sale with fares from just €24.99 one way, for travel from Oct’22 until Mar’23, which must be booked by 30^th of October. Seats will be snapped up quickly, so customers should log onto www.ryanair.com to take part of the offer.

Ryanair’s Head of Sales & Marketing, Chiara Ravara said:

“As Europe’s no. 1 airline, Ryanair is delighted to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of our Riga base with our new Winter schedule that offers over 180 weekly flights across 27 routes to destinations such as Barcelona, Milan, Newcastle and Paphos.

To allow our customers and visitors to/from Riga to book their Winter getaway at the lowest fares, we are launching a seat sale with fares available from just €24.99 for travel from Oct’22 until Mar’23, which must be booked by the 30^th of October. To avail of these fantastic low fares, which will be snapped up quickly, customers should log onto www.ryanair.com to avoid missing out.”

200 WEEKLY FLIGHTS, 25 ROUTES INCL. 4 NEW ROUTES TO EILAT

Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (27^th Oct) launched its biggest ever schedule to Israel, operating 200 flights a week, to 25 destinations across 13 countries. Ryanair’s Winter schedule will deliver 1 new Winter route to Tel Aviv and over 190 weekly flights, as well as 4 new routes to Eilat, the latest addition to Ryanair’s growing network of over 225 airports.

Ryanair’s biggest ever schedule to Israel will deliver:

• 25 routes (incl. 1 new Winter route to Tel Aviv from Bari & 4 new routes to Eilat from Paris Beauvais, Brussels Charleroi, Krakow, and Kaunas)
• 200 flights per week
• Support over 1,000 local jobs

From Tel Aviv, Ryanair DAC CEO Eddie Wilson said:

“Since launching in Israel, Ryanair has consistently and reliably grown its presence in Israel, diversifying the country’s tourism market, as well as driving year-round traffic and connectivity from all of Europe. As we enter our first post-Covid Winter season, Ryanair is delighted to announce its biggest ever schedule to Israel which will supercharge the recovery of Israeli passenger traffic and inbound tourism – including the exciting addition of Eilat to Ryanair’s growing network of over 225 airports.

Today’s announcement is possible due to the strong working relationship we have developed with the Ministries of Tourism and Transport, the Israeli Airports Authority, and their local management teams. We look forward to building on this partnership to unlock the massive growth potential of the Israeli aviation market.

Ryanair’s position as Europe’s No. 1 airline, allows us to continue delivering record breaking schedules, including this Winter’s schedule to/from Israel which will see Ryanair operate 200 weekly flights to 25 destinations across 13 countries. This includes 1 new Winter route to Tel Aviv (from Bari) and 4 exciting new routes to Eilat from key inbound markets such as France, Belgium, Poland, and Lithuania.

Ryanair remains the partner of choice for airports, regions and governments given our proven track record of reliably growing and sustaining traffic – underpinned by an orderbook of 210 Boeing “Gamechanger” aircraft which will allow us fly over 225m passengers per annum by 2026.

To mark today’s announcement of Israel’s record schedule, we have launched a seat sale with fares from just ILS 89 / €24.99 one-way for travel from October ’22 until March ’23 which must be booked by midnight Saturday, 29^th October on Ryanair.com.”

Minister of Tourism, Yoel Razvozov said:

“Expanding flights plays an important role in achieving the goals I set for Israel’s tourism: 10 million tourists per year by 2030, and Ryanair is a great partner in working towards that goal. The many tourists who will arrive in Israel as a result of this record schedule will contribute greatly to Israel’s economy and provide new and exciting economic opportunities. Furthermore, I’m happy that the Ryanair schedule will allow Israelis to explore new exciting destinations in Europe at affordable prices. The new flights to Tel Aviv and Eilat are a strong vote of confidence in Israel’s tourism industry, and I hope to see even more expansion of travel to our country in the future”.

Eilat Hotel Association CEO, Itamar Elitzur said:

“The Eilat Hotel Association and the Israel Hotel Association welcome the return of low-cost flights to Ramon Airport.

Ryanair proved for the second time to be apioneer and a leader of foreign carrier’s conducting flights to Eilat.

The renewal of Ryanair flights to Ramon Airport symbolizes and serves as a vote of confidence in the Israeli Tourism product, which expresses   the recovery of international and local tourism industry.

We are proud for the opportunity and the cooperation between the Eilat Hotel Association, Israel’s Ministry of Tourism and Israeli Airports Authority. All aiming at restoring and encouraging the return of tourism to Eilat.

We hope that the return of Ryanair to Ramon Airport as a first wave that will encourage other Airlines to fly to Eilat especially during the winter, when warm and sunny Eilat is an ideal vacation destination for tourists from Europe”.

  12 BASED AIRCRAFT ($12BN INVESTMENT) & 68 TOTAL ROUTES (4 NEW)

Ryanair, UK’s no.1 airline for low fares and reliability, today (26^th October) announced its biggest ever Winter schedule from Scotland, operating 68 routes (4 new) to exciting destinations such as Grenoble, London, Santiago, and Verona.

Ryanair’s record-breaking ScottishWinter ‘22 schedule will deliver:

• 12 based aircraft – $1.2bn investment
• Over 2 million seats
• 68 routes, including 4 new routes from Edinburgh to Grenoble, London, Santiago and Verona
• Over 500 flights per week
• Supporting over 1,900 jobs (incl. over 350 direct jobs)

Ryanair’s largest Winter schedule in Scotland yet will connect Scotland with over 20 different countries across Europe, bolstering inbound tourism, local jobs and the local economy. These new connections will allow visitors from the likes of Spain, Poland and Germany the opportunity to experience the charm and beauty of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen whilst giving Scots the chance to explore other vibrant European cities and Winter sun destinations.

To celebrate this new Winter schedule in Scotland, we are launching a seat sale with fares available from just £24.99 for travel from 1^st November ‘22 until end of March ‘23 which must be booked by midnight Friday, 28^th of October on www.ryanair.com.

Ryanair’s Dara Brady said:

“As Europe’s most reliable airline, Ryanair is delighted to announce our record-breaking Winter ‘22 schedule from Scotland, offering over 500 weekly flights to 68 exciting destinations, including 4 new routes to Grenoble, London, Santiago and Verona.

Ryanair’s Scottish route network is growing through continuous investment as we continue to be the most reliable airline in Scotland (and Europe) for our customers all year-round. We are pleased to support the recovery of the local economy and the Scottish tourism industry, supporting over 1,900 jobs annually. However, the UK Govt must scrap the APD tax in full and incentivise airlines, like Ryanair, to grow in the UK and stimulate real recovery.

To allow our customers and visitors to/from Scotland to book their Winter getaway at the lowest fares, we are launching a seat sale with fares available from just £24.99 for travel from 1^st November ‘22 until end of March ‘23, which must be booked by midnight 28^th of October on www.ryanair.”

Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (27 Oct) announced a 5-year partnership extension with CEFA Aviation, a leader in flight safety and pilot training software and services, to provide cloud-based mobile service CEFA AMS (Aviation Mobile Services) for Ryanair’s industry-leading pilot training programmes.

Ryanair was the first airline in Europe to introduce this breakthrough pilot training innovation with the only app in the world allowing pilots to replay their flights on their tablet after landing and is pleased to agree a further 5-year extension.

Ryanair’s Director of Operations, Neal McMahon, said:

“We are delighted to extend our partnership with CEFA Aviation, whose innovative software further improves our world-leading pilot training. Our pilots are very pleased with the addition of this new software tool which delivers constructive feedback to our crew after every flight, and we are excited to extend our agreement with CEFA to continue to deliver the highest standard of training to our pilots.”

Dominique Mineo, CEFA Aviation’s CEO and founder said:

“CEFA AMS has proven its significant contribution to improving training and flight safety by offering new learning opportunities to pilots from their daily flights. The ability to self-critique, previously unavailable, is a unique aspect of the CEFA platform and is seen by pilots as a valuable addition to post-flight review. We are excited that our software tool has been chosen by Ryanair to strengthen the training resources of its pilots over the next five years and we look forward to the extension of our partnership which will pave the way for new developments.”