Ryanair today (02 Oct) confirmed that its pilots based in Germany have voted by a majority of 99% in favour of a 4 year Collective Labour Agreement (VTV), to cover all Ryanair’s directly employed pilots in Germany until March 2023.
The agreement, negotiated between Ryanair and the pilot union VC, will deliver a new pay structure along with a fixed 5/4 roster. Ryanair and VC have also agreed a Social Plan to govern German base closures or reductions.
Ryanair Holdings PLC today (2 October) released September traffic statistics as follows:
| 2018 | 2019 (LF) | Growth | |
| Ryanair Group | 13.1m | 14.1m (96%) | +8% |
| Ryanair | 12.6m | 13.5m (96%) | +7% |
| Lauda* | 0.5m | 0.6m (95%) | +20% |
* Lauda traffic in 2018 includes pre-consolidation traffic.
| Rolling Annual | 136.8m | 150.3m (96%) | +10% |
23 ROUTEs (13 NEW), 1.4m customers & 33% GROWTH
Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (27 Sept) celebrated the opening of its new Toulouse base (its 3rd in France) and the launch of its new summer 2020 schedule, with 2 based aircraft and 23 routes (13 new), connecting Toulouse to Athens, Brest, Budapest, Dublin, Lille, Luxembourg, Marseille, Oujda, Palermo, Palma, Porto, Tangier and Valencia, which will deliver 1.4m customers p.a. at Toulouse.
Ryanair’s new Toulouse base will deliver:
(3), Marseille (5), Oujda (2), Palermo (2), Palma (2), Porto (3), Tangier (2) &
Valencia (2)
Toulouse consumers and visitors can now book their holidays for summer 2020 enjoying the lowest fares and Ryanair’s industry leading on-time performance and customer care improvements.
To celebrate the launch of its new base, Ryanair has launched a seat sale with fares on its new Toulouse routes available from just €9.99, for travel until November, which must be booked by midnight Sunday (29 Sept) on the Ryanair.com website.
In Toulouse, Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary said:
“We are pleased to open our third French base in Toulouse, with 2 based aircraft and 23 routes, delivering 1.4m customers p.a., supporting over 1,000* airport jobs.
We are also pleased to announce our biggest ever Toulouse S2020 schedule, with 23 routes, including 13 new routes to and from exciting cities such as Athens, Dublin, and Tangier. To celebrate we are releasing seats for sale on these new routes from €9.99 for travel until November, available for booking until midnight on Sunday (29 Sept) Since these amazing low fares will be snapped up quickly, customers should log onto www.ryanair.com to avoid missing out.”
Philippe Crébassa, Chairman of the Board of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, said:
“After arriving in 2016, Ryanair strengthens its local presence with the opening of an operational base at our airport. Ryanair’s presence will generate local jobs and offer 13 additional destinations to France and Europe this autumn to our passengers. Our region is thereby even more connected internationally and will welcome new customers in the coming weeks from Luxembourg, Budapest or Tangiers.”
Ryanair, Europe’s greenest/cleanest airline, today (19 Sept) announced its newly updated Environmental Policy for Full Year 2020, detailing extensive progress since it first launched in 2017, and reaffirming its ongoing commitment to ambitious future environmental targets.
Ryanair’s 2020 Environmental Policy includes achievements to date across all aspects of its business, as well as updated targets and calls to action for the broader industry and EU member states.
Carbon Efficiency: Ryanair has updated its carbon efficiency target, aiming to cut CO2 emissions by 10% from 66g per passenger/km to 60g by 2030. Ryanair has also become the first airline to report monthly CO2 emissions, reporting figures that are consistently lower than its competitors.
Environmental Taxes: More than €630m will be paid by Ryanair in environmental taxes in FY20 – taxes that deliver no environmental benefits and favour high-fare inefficient airlines over low-fare efficient ones – while disproportionately impacting travel affordably and regional economies. Ryanair now calls on member states to reform the European skies and tackle Air Traffic Control (ATC) monopolies – which would reduce CO2 emissions by 10%.
Operational Improvements: Ryanair will invest $20bn in a fleet of 210 new Boeing 737 aircraft, which will carry 4% more passengers but reduce fuel burn by 16% and cut noise emissions by 40%. Additionally, Ryanair has reiterated its commitment to eliminating non-recyclable plastics from its operations within five years – 82% of all onboard consumables have already cut out plastic.
Environmental Partners: Since Ryanair began its voluntary carbon offset scheme, €2.5m has been raised to date through customer donations. More than 2% of our passengers have donated to date, supporting various projects for our environmental partners: First Climate (Uganda), Renature Monchique, Native Woodland Trust, and Irish Whale and Dolphin group.
New Advertising Campaign – Lowest Fares, Lowest Emissions: Ryanair has this year launched its first ever environmental-focused advertising campaign, in order to build awareness with its customer base, and highlight the benefits of flying with Europe’s greenest/cleanest airline. (see attached ad)
New Website: Also launched this year, Ryanair’s new environment-focused website (https://corporate.ryanair.com/environment/) is the most comprehensive and detailed in the industry. From this website you can download Ryanair’s full Environmental Policy, and access the latest news on our monthly emissions and environmental partnerships.
Ryanair’s Kenny Jacobs said:
“As Europe’s greenest/cleanest airline, we are proud of what we have achieved to date – and are pleased to launch our newly updated, improved, and expanded Environmental Policy detailing our improvements and future targets.
This comprehensive document details our accomplishments to date – including becoming the first airline to announce monthly CO2 emissions; significant operational improvements to reduce emissions and non-recyclable waste; an integrated communications campaign to raise awareness among our customer base; and reaching €2.5m in donations on our hugely successful carbon offsetting scheme, with funds raised going to worthwhile climate projects.
Operating the youngest fleet in Europe, high load factors and efficient fuel burn, has enabled us to continuously lower our CO2 emissions to become the greenest airline in Europe. With this new Environmental Policy, we have set ourselves even more ambitious targets on lowering emissions, as well as committing a $20bn investment in new fuel efficient aircraft – highlighting our commitment to maintaining and strengthening Ryanair’s position as leaders in addressing environmental issues and a changing climate.”
Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (24 Sep) launched a wonderous winter seat sale, with flights from €14.99 across its European network, allowing customers to grab a bargain getaway to the beach or to the slopes this winter.
This amazing seat sale is available for travel between October and May and can only be found on the Ryanair.com website, from now until midnight on Sunday, 29 September.
Ryanair’s Alejandra Ruiz said:
“This week we’ve set fares from €14.99 across our European network for travel between October and May, so there’s never been a better time to book a winter getaway whether you’re after sun or snow.
This amazing offer will end at midnight (24:00hrs) on Sunday, 29 September so customers should log on quickly and bag a bargain break today.”
Book Here: www.ryanair.com/ie/en/plan-trip/explore/flight-deals-and-sales
Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (16 Sep) launched a massive Autumn seat sale, with up to €30 off return flights on over 1 million seats across its European network, allowing customers to book a winter break or spring getaway on the lowest fares.
This amazing seat sale is available for travel between October and May and can only be found on the Ryanair.com website, from now until midnight on Sunday, 22 September.
Ryanair’s Alejandra Ruiz said:
“This week we’ve slashed fares to €30 off return flights across our European network for travel between October and May, so there’s never been a better time to book a winter break or spring getaway.
This amazing offer on over 1 million seats will end at midnight (24:00hrs) on Sunday, 22 September so customers should log on quickly and bag a bargain break today.”
Book Here: www.ryanair.com/ie/en/plan-trip/explore/flight-deals-and-sales
Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, and the Erasmus Student Network today (12 Sep) celebrated the launch of their third year of partnership, while celebrating a total of 300,000 bookings by Erasmus Student Network members on its exclusive dedicated platform, at its latest student mobility event in Brussels.
Delivered as part of Ryanair’s “Always Getting Better” programme, this partnership offers Erasmus students a dedicated ESN booking platform where they can avail of 15% flight discounts on the Ryanair.com website, and a free checked-in bag with every flight booked, saving ESN members an average of €34 per flight.
Over 300,000 ESN members have signed up, saving over €10m on their travel costs. The third year of the exclusive partnership is now live on the Ryanair.com website, and students from over 500 Universities across almost 50 countries can and avail of these exclusive travel discounts with Ryanair.
In Brussels, Ryanair’s Matthew Krasa, said:
“Ryanair and ESN have done more than any other organisations to promote European student mobility over the past three decades. We are pleased to launch the third year of our exclusive partnership with the Erasmus Student Network and to have reached over 300,000 bookings on our Erasmus Student Network dedicated platform, which offers university students across Europe a range of exclusive flight offers, free bags and tailored discounts to suit their budget. Students have saved over €10m with Ryanair since the beginning of the ESN partnership in 2017, and we hope many more ESN students will avail of these fantastic discounts over the coming months and years.
Any Erasmus student with a valid ESN card can sign up via the “MyRyanair” registration service and save even more while they travel on Europe’s biggest airline with the widest route network and the lowest fares.”
Seán Kelly MEP, said:
“As a proud ambassador for the EUs Erasmus+ programme, I am delighted to endorse Ryanair’s collaboration with the Erasmus Student Network.
The European project has allowed for young people across the continent to explore different cultures, languages and peoples. The Erasmus+ programme in particular has facilitated ample opportunity for students to learn more about other European countries first-hand, and Ryanair continues to be a crucial player in the provision of affordable travel for these students.
I commend Ryanair for encouraging the free movement of people across Europe, supporting students during their time abroad, and facilitating a more rounded global education for students. It is a pleasure to see the continued success of this initiative.”
Kostantinos Giannidis, President of ESN said:
“The partnership between the Erasmus Student Network and Ryanair is the best example of cooperation between civil society organizations and the business world. Thanks to Ryanair and this partnership thousands of Erasmus+ students benefit from extra services and discounts which makes their Erasmus+ experience more affordable and accessible. Ryanair understands the values of the Erasmus+ program in building a more inclusive society and it’s an active contributor to the Erasmus Generation.”
For more information visit https://www.ryanair.com/ie/en/plan-trip/explore/erasmus