Musk row a negotiation that became a 'PR gift' - O'Leary Ryanair's spat with Elon Musk was a "public negotiation that turned into a huge PR gift", according to group CEO Michael O'Leary. Business • 26 Jan
Musk row a negotiation that became a 'PR gift' - O'Leary Ryanair's spat with Elon Musk was a "public negotiation that turned into a huge PR gift", according to group CEO Michael O'Leary. Business • 26 Jan
Starlink: A must-have for airlines, or a costly perk? A social-media feud between Elon Musk and Ryanair group chief executive Michael O'Leary over the cost of fitting Starlink's WiFi service has reignited a long-running debate in aviation - who really needs internet at 30,000 feet - and who is willing to pay for it? Business • 23 Jan
Starlink: A must-have for airlines, or a costly perk? A social-media feud between Elon Musk and Ryanair group chief executive Michael O'Leary over the cost of fitting Starlink's WiFi service has reignited a long-running debate in aviation - who really needs internet at 30,000 feet - and who is willing to pay for it? Business • 23 Jan
O'Leary can't understand Musk's 'umbrage' on Starlink The Ryanair group chief executive has said he does not understand whey Elon Musk has taken such "umbrage" to his rationale for not using the Starlink internet service on Ryanair flights. Business • 21 Jan
O'Leary can't understand Musk's 'umbrage' on Starlink The Ryanair group chief executive has said he does not understand whey Elon Musk has taken such "umbrage" to his rationale for not using the Starlink internet service on Ryanair flights. Business • 21 Jan
Musk asks X followers if he should buy Ryanair Elon Musk has floated the idea of buying Ryanair as the tech billionaire's spat with the boss of the budget airline escalates. Business • 21 Jan
Musk asks X followers if he should buy Ryanair Elon Musk has floated the idea of buying Ryanair as the tech billionaire's spat with the boss of the budget airline escalates. Business • 21 Jan
Ryanair to cut Brussels Charleroi capacity due to new tax Ryanair plans to operate around 10% fewer flights from Brussels Charleroi Airport due to a new €3 passenger tax taking effect from April, Europe's largest low-cost carrier said today. Business • 14 Jan
Ryanair to cut Brussels Charleroi capacity due to new tax Ryanair plans to operate around 10% fewer flights from Brussels Charleroi Airport due to a new €3 passenger tax taking effect from April, Europe's largest low-cost carrier said today. Business • 14 Jan
Ryanair welcomes German ruling against eDreams A German court has ruled that online travel agency eDreams' presentation of prices misled consumers. Business • 08 Jan
Ryanair welcomes German ruling against eDreams A German court has ruled that online travel agency eDreams' presentation of prices misled consumers. Business • 08 Jan
Ireland West Airport becomes fastest-growing airport Last year was the busiest year on record at Mayo's Ireland West Airport, with passenger numbers reaching 946,381 for the first time in its history. Business • 07 Jan
Ireland West Airport becomes fastest-growing airport Last year was the busiest year on record at Mayo's Ireland West Airport, with passenger numbers reaching 946,381 for the first time in its history. Business • 07 Jan
Ryanair passenger numbers up 7% in December Ryanair has reported a 7% increase in passenger numbers for December. Business • 05 Jan
Ryanair passenger numbers up 7% in December Ryanair has reported a 7% increase in passenger numbers for December. Business • 05 Jan
Ryanair to appeal 'bizarre' Italian ruling and €256m fine Italy's competition authority said today it had fined Europe's largest budget airline Ryanair €256m for abuse of a dominant position in its dealings with travel agents. Business • 23 Dec 25
Ryanair to appeal 'bizarre' Italian ruling and €256m fine Italy's competition authority said today it had fined Europe's largest budget airline Ryanair €256m for abuse of a dominant position in its dealings with travel agents. Business • 23 Dec 25
Airlines' lowest advertised cabin bag prices 'rare' Analysis of cabin bag prices charged by three budget airlines found their lowest advertised rates were not available in the vast majority of cases. Business • 11 Dec 25
Airlines' lowest advertised cabin bag prices 'rare' Analysis of cabin bag prices charged by three budget airlines found their lowest advertised rates were not available in the vast majority of cases. Business • 11 Dec 25
Ryanair cuts Brussels winter schedule on ticket tax hike Ryanair said today it would cut one million seats and 20 routes from its Brussels 2026/27 winter schedule over Belgium's decision to raise tax on air passenger tickets to €10 from 2027. Business • 09 Dec 25
Ryanair cuts Brussels winter schedule on ticket tax hike Ryanair said today it would cut one million seats and 20 routes from its Brussels 2026/27 winter schedule over Belgium's decision to raise tax on air passenger tickets to €10 from 2027. Business • 09 Dec 25
Ryanair's Kerry Airport passenger numbers hit 7 million Ryanair said today that it has carried seven million passengers through Kerry Airport since it began operations to and from the airport in 1989. Business • 04 Dec 25
Ryanair's Kerry Airport passenger numbers hit 7 million Ryanair said today that it has carried seven million passengers through Kerry Airport since it began operations to and from the airport in 1989. Business • 04 Dec 25
Ryanair passenger numbers rise 6% in November Ryanair has reported a 6% rise in passenger numbers for November, as it operated 78,000 flights during the month. Business • 02 Dec 25
Ryanair passenger numbers rise 6% in November Ryanair has reported a 6% rise in passenger numbers for November, as it operated 78,000 flights during the month. Business • 02 Dec 25
Ryanair closes Prime membership trial from today Europe's biggest airline Ryanair said today it will scrap a subscription service after a trial this year as it was not worth it financially. Business • 09 Dec 25
Ryanair closes Prime membership trial from today Europe's biggest airline Ryanair said today it will scrap a subscription service after a trial this year as it was not worth it financially. Business • 09 Dec 25
Ryanair Christmas bookings ahead of year ago - O'Leary Ryanair's Christmas bookings are slightly ahead of where they were at the same time last year, with around 40% of seats remaining to be sold until the end of December, CEO Michael O'Leary said today. Business • 25 Nov 25
Ryanair Christmas bookings ahead of year ago - O'Leary Ryanair's Christmas bookings are slightly ahead of where they were at the same time last year, with around 40% of seats remaining to be sold until the end of December, CEO Michael O'Leary said today. Business • 25 Nov 25
Ryanair loses two landing rights at Dutch airport Ryanair has lost two of its landing slots at Eindhoven Airport after its flights repeatedly arrived late, Airport Coordination Netherlands, the body that assigns airport slots, said today. Business • 18 Nov 25
Ryanair loses two landing rights at Dutch airport Ryanair has lost two of its landing slots at Eindhoven Airport after its flights repeatedly arrived late, Airport Coordination Netherlands, the body that assigns airport slots, said today. Business • 18 Nov 25
Ryanair moves to 100% digital boarding passes Ryanair has moved to 100% digital boarding passes from today, meaning that paperless boarding is official. Business • 13 Nov 25
Ryanair moves to 100% digital boarding passes Ryanair has moved to 100% digital boarding passes from today, meaning that paperless boarding is official. Business • 13 Nov 25
Ryanair to start 4 new routes from Shannon next summer Ryanair is to start four new routes from Shannon Airport to Rome, Warsaw, Poznań and Madrid, together with a fourth based aircraft, for Summer 2026. Business • 11 Nov 25
Ryanair to start 4 new routes from Shannon next summer Ryanair is to start four new routes from Shannon Airport to Rome, Warsaw, Poznań and Madrid, together with a fourth based aircraft, for Summer 2026. Business • 11 Nov 25
Ryanair passenger numbers fly 5% higher in October Ryanair has reported a 5% increase in passenger numbers for October as it operated over 107,000 flights during the month. Business • 04 Nov 25
Ryanair passenger numbers fly 5% higher in October Ryanair has reported a 5% increase in passenger numbers for October as it operated over 107,000 flights during the month. Business • 04 Nov 25
Quicker Boeing deliveries help Ryanair boost H1 profits Ryanair will have more capacity and lower fares at Dublin Airport this Christmas due to the suspension of the passenger cap, according to group chief executive Michael O'Leary. Business • 03 Nov 25
Quicker Boeing deliveries help Ryanair boost H1 profits Ryanair will have more capacity and lower fares at Dublin Airport this Christmas due to the suspension of the passenger cap, according to group chief executive Michael O'Leary. Business • 03 Nov 25
Ryanair says 'likely' to operate flights from Waterford The group chief executive of Ryanair has said it is "likely" the airline will operate a number of weekly services from Waterford Airport, once an upgrade has been completed. Business • 24 Oct 25
Ryanair says 'likely' to operate flights from Waterford The group chief executive of Ryanair has said it is "likely" the airline will operate a number of weekly services from Waterford Airport, once an upgrade has been completed. Business • 24 Oct 25
Ryanair restarts 18 routes from Jordan, plans expansion Ryanair will run 84 weekly flights from Jordan's capital Amman this winter after restarting operations paused by the war in Gaza and is in talks about a significant expansion, the airline today. Business • 22 Oct 25
Ryanair restarts 18 routes from Jordan, plans expansion Ryanair will run 84 weekly flights from Jordan's capital Amman this winter after restarting operations paused by the war in Gaza and is in talks about a significant expansion, the airline today. Business • 22 Oct 25
Ryanair cuts more German winter routes Ryanair said today it will further cut its traffic in Germany this winter, blaming Berlin's failure to reduce location charges,which are among the highest in Europe. Business • 15 Oct 25
Ryanair cuts more German winter routes Ryanair said today it will further cut its traffic in Germany this winter, blaming Berlin's failure to reduce location charges,which are among the highest in Europe. Business • 15 Oct 25
Ryanair on track to recover last year's 7% fare decline Ryanair believes it is on track to recover its 7% fare decline from 2024 this financial year, its group chief executive Michael O'Leary told Reuters in Madrid today. Business • 08 Oct 25
Ryanair on track to recover last year's 7% fare decline Ryanair believes it is on track to recover its 7% fare decline from 2024 this financial year, its group chief executive Michael O'Leary told Reuters in Madrid today. Business • 08 Oct 25
Spain's fines over cabin bag fees breach regulations - EU The European Commission has said that fines imposed by Spain on Ryanair and other budget airlines for charging extra fees on cabin bags breached regulations. Business • 08 Oct 25
Spain's fines over cabin bag fees breach regulations - EU The European Commission has said that fines imposed by Spain on Ryanair and other budget airlines for charging extra fees on cabin bags breached regulations. Business • 08 Oct 25
