Ryanair
In pre-COVID times Ryanair was the world's largest international airline. With 79 bases across Europe and North Africa, the airline carries 149 million passengers per year, with aims to up this to 225 Million passengers over the next over the coming five years. The airline is receiving a huge MAX order which it will use to extend its grasp on Europe. (Featured image: Ryanair)
Ryanair
- IATA Code
- FR
- ICAO Code
- RYR
- Airline Type
- Low-Cost Carrier
- Year Founded
- 1985
- Airline Group
- Ryanair Group
- CEO
- Eddie Wilson
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UK ‘Most Vulnerable’ To Fuel Shortages As Ryanair Boss Warns Of Summer Cancellations
Airfares and cancellations could skyrocket if oil supplies remain throttled.
Live: 2026's Best Aviation April Fools' Jokes As They Happen
Airlines and airports are giving us all their annual reminder that you can't believe everything you read online...
April Fools? Ryanair Vows To Stop Trolling Passengers In "Professional" Rebrand
Is Ryanair moving away from its trademark social media style?
Bizarre: Bailiffs Seize A Ryanair Boeing 737 Mid-Turnaround Over Unpaid Debt
A Ryanair flight was delayed and a bizarre scene unfolded when bailiffs boarded the plane in Austria, seizing the aircraft over an unpaid debt.
Ryanair Refuses To Apologize After 'Abandoning' 89 Passengers Amid Border Control Gridlock
Ryanair has defended its decision to leave half a planeload of passengers behind on a Spanish island, placing the blame on airport and border control authorities. With scores of passengers held up by long passport lines, the carrier decided not to wait around and instead removed their bags from the aircraft and took off without them.
This London Airport’s New Policy Upsets Passengers: Is It Necessary?
The new pick-up/drop-off fees at Southend have been controversial. But do ongoing pandemic-era headwinds justify them?
Ryanair Refuses To Apologize After 'Abandoning' 89 Passengers In Lanzarote Amid Border Control Gridlock
The airline left half of its passengers behind.
How Many Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 Flights Will Ryanair Operate In 2026?
The carrier continues to expand its network.
Ryanair's Longest Nonstop Routes With The Boeing 737 MAX In 2026
Ryanair uses the 737 MAX to take Europeans on vacation.
Wizz Air Overtakes Ryanair As UK’s Most Complained-About Airline
The carrier's reputation for reliability has been a topic of discussion.
The Airlines With The World’s Densest Economy Cabins In 2026
Discover which carrier are squeezing the most seats into economy cabins in 2026.
The 'Gamechanger' Gamble: Can Ryanair Outpace Inflation With One Jet?
The carrier has becoming increasingly reliant on the Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 amid delays to the larger MAX 10 variant.
Another Summer Mess: Why Ryanair Is Warning Of Widespread Air Traffic Chaos In 2026
As the busy season approaches, a major carrier is sounding the alarm on a potential breakdown that could have ripple effects across the continent.
Elon Musk And Ryanair CEO Trade Insults After Airline's Starlink Snub
SpaceX founder Elon Musk has criticized Ryanair after the budget airline’s CEO decided against installing the company's Starlink satellite Wi-Fi across its fleet. Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary said the in-flight connectivity product was not financially viable – not just due to weight and drag penalties incurred by its hardware, but also the prediction that the airline’s passengers would not be willing to pay for the service.
Serious Bid Or Just Joking? Elon Musk Threatens To Buy Ryanair
A look at why Elon Musk is feuding with Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary, and if Musk is serious about buying Ryanair.
Top 10 Airlines With The Most International Flights 2026: Surprising Global Rankings
Discover which airlines are leading the charge in the post-pandemic international travel boom.
"Utter Idiot": Elon Musk And Ryanair CEO Trade Insults After Airline's Starlink Snub
Ryanair ruled out implementing Starlink on its fleet earlier this week.
Why The World’s Fastest Satellite Internet Isn’t Good Enough For Ryanair
Elon Musk's Starlink Faces Rejection from Budget Airline Giant.
Ryanair’s 10 Longest Flights In 2026: Do Any Exceed 6 Hours?
Ryanair's average block time remains in the 'sweet spot' for aircraft productivity. Find out which routes are well above the carrier's norm.