Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel hundreds of flights due to ongoing pilot strikes, causing significant disruption for travelers during peak season. Ryanair has added extra flights to meet the surge in demand, while the Irish government urges a resolution to the dispute.
Ryanair is offering a 48-hour flash sale starting tonight, Friday, June 21st, at midnight, with flights for July and August starting at just €21.99. The sale ends at midnight on Sunday, June 23rd. Book your flights on Ryanair.com.
Ryanair has announced a new route from Newcastle to Marrakesh, starting on October 27th. The twice-weekly service will offer affordable fares, making it easier for travelers to explore the vibrant Moroccan city. This expansion marks Marrakesh as Ryanair’s 19th destination from Newcastle Airport.
Low-cost airlines may not offer the most luxurious experience, but they can provide affordable travel options. A recent ranking has revealed the top 25 low-cost airlines for 2024, with four UK favorites making the cut: easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, and WizzAir. While easyJet ranks highest among UK airlines, it has received mixed reviews from passengers. The ranking also highlights an unexpected inconvenience: flight attendants consider placing liquids in overhead bins to be a major annoyance as they often leak, potentially soaking other passengers’ belongings.
Budget airline Ryanair has recently launched a new menu of ‘ready to drink’ cocktails for in-flight enjoyment, but it seems the cocktails may not be quite as ‘ready to drink’ as the airline suggested. One passenger, Marty Guilfoyle, shared his experience on Instagram of ordering a Dublin Lemonade and being handed all of the individual ingredients to make the drink for himself. The video has gone viral, with many people finding the situation hilarious.
Ryanair has issued an urgent warning to passengers flying to and from Ireland today, May 27, 2024, due to severe thunderstorms forecasted to affect the area. The airline has cautioned that the weather conditions could lead to delays and disruptions, and has urged passengers to check their flight status regularly.
Despite facing challenges such as Boeing delivery delays, Ryanair has reported strong financial results for the year. The airline has successfully navigated a complex operating environment, demonstrating effective cost management, proactive fuel hedging, and a commitment to operational efficiency. Ryanair’s strategic focus on expanding its route network and passenger base positions it well for continued growth and profitability.
Ryanair, Europe’s leading airline, has launched a 48-hour flash sale offering flights starting at just €12.99 for travel in May. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore new destinations or revisit beloved European cities at incredibly low fares.
Ryanair has strongly condemned eDreams CEO Dana Dunne over false statements made to the Spanish media regarding competitive pricing. Ryanair maintains that eDreams and its Prime subscription scheme engage in consumer deception and overcharging. Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, demands an explanation from Dunne on the conflicting statements made to investors and regulators, as well as the unlawful screenscraping of Ryanair’s website. The airline calls on the Spanish Consumer Affairs Minister to ban eDreams’ Prime program and halt its misleading marketing practices that harm Spanish consumers.
A Ryanair flight from Glasgow to Malaga was forced to declare a mid-air emergency and divert to Dublin on Monday. The flight, numbered FR655, took off from Prestwick Airport at 8:45 AM and was scheduled to arrive in Malaga at 12:40 PM. The specific details of the emergency that led to the diversion have not been disclosed to the public as of yet.
The aircraft issued a “squawk transponder code 7700,” which is a standard aviation procedure signaling an in-flight emergency. This necessitated the redirection of the aircraft to Dublin for reasons still under assessment.
Such diversions can impact the airline’s operations, passenger travel plans, tourist arrivals, and the travel and tourism industry as a whole. Airlines must manage the immediate needs of passengers and handle the situation effectively to maintain public perception and trust among travelers.
