Ryanair
- IATA Code
- FR
- ICAO Code
- RYR
- Airline Type
- Low-Cost Carrier
- Year Founded
- 1985
- Airline Group
- Ryanair Group
- CEO
- Eddie Wilson
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)
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The One Boeing 737-700 Hiding In Ryanair's 650 Aircraft Fleet
Unlike Ryanair's much larger 737-800s and 737 MAX 8-200s, the airline’s one 737-700 has only 148 seats and is nearly 19 feet (6 meters) shorter than the 737-800. More importantly, its resume has included pilot training, corporate charters, reserve duties, scheduled passenger flights, and holiday charter operations. So, why does Europe's largest low-cost airline still need such a conspicuous fleet outlier?
The One Boeing 737-700 Hiding In Ryanair's 650 Aircraft Fleet
Ryanair operates more than 650 aircraft, but only one is a Boeing 737-700. Discover SP-RUM's unusual history and where it flies today.
NTSB Investigators Found Bird Remains In Engine After Ryanair Passenger Sucked Through Window
The accident during the climb from Thessaloniki could be connected to a bird strike incident.
Ryanair & Wizz Air Among 9 Airlines Facing Gatwick Refuelling Strike Groundings
A day of travel chaos could be on the horizon for London Gatwick Airport as refuelling workers demand a 4.5% pay rise, potentially grounding planes.
'Foreign Object Damage': NTSB & Ryanair Clash Over Cause Of Boeing 737 Window Blowout
The head of the NTSB has shut down speculation from Ryanair's Group CEO.
20+ Year-Old Workhorses: Where Ryanair's Surprisingly Old Boeing 737s Fly [Map]
Ryanair's oldest aircraft is also its rarest.
This Is Why US Airlines Keep The Seatbelt Sign On Far Longer Than Ryanair Or Singapore Airlines
The seatbelt sign has a very different meaning for passengers on domestic US flights compared to flights in Europe or Asia.
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Man Partially Sucked Out Of Window!? Ryanair Engine Incident Sparks Alarm
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 flying from Thessaloniki, Greece to Memmingen, Germany had to return to its point of departure on Friday, July 10th after debris from an engine failure caused damage to the aircraft's window. Most notable, the incident injured one of the plane's passengers, with some reports suggesting that they were even partially sucked out of the broken window.
Ryanair Passenger Sucked Toward Broken Window After Midair Engine Failure
The injured passenger was taken to hospital, with other guests accommodated on a replacement aircraft.
Fuel Emergency: Ryanair Boeing 737 Diverts After Iberia Jet Blocks Nantes Runway
Low fuel forced an emergency landing to cap off a hectic weekend in Brittany.
Does Ryanair Make More Money Per Passenger In Economy Than Some Airlines Make In Business Class?
Despite its low-cost model, Ryanair is incredibly profitable.
Ryanair's Longest Nonstop Routes With The Boeing 737 MAX In 2026
Ryanair uses the 737 MAX to take Europeans on vacation.
Ryanair Could Be Forced To Scrap Infamous €55 Check-In Fee After Austrian Court Ruling
Ryanair faces a three-month deadline to abolish unfair airport charges after an Austrian court ruled its terms and conditions were unlawful.
Why Ryanair's Long-Haul Ambitions Hinge On Airport Slots, Not Aircraft Economics
Long-haul aviation requires access to slots at some of the world's busiest airports, with Ryanair unable to get its foot in the door.
"Regulatory Nonsense": Ryanair Blasts Europe's Push For Free Cabin Bags On Every Flight
Europe's leading budget carrier is not a fan of the new EU rules.
Ryanair Suspends 17 Routes: See All Major Flight Changes [Map & List]
They all involve one airport that has been served for eight years. Find out the details here!
The Ryanair Paradox: Passengers Say They Hate The Airline, But Keep Booking It Anyway
Ryanair's no-frills offering may be easy to dislike, but its value for money is hard to ignore.
Booked Ryanair, Boarded Buzz, Lauda Or Malta Air? Here’s Why That Happens
Why does a Ryanair ticket sometimes lead to a Buzz, Malta Air, Lauda, or Ryanair UK flight? Here's how the Ryanair Group really works.
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2026's steadily worsening forecast for affordable airlines.
Flight Alerts: 39 Exciting New Nonstop Routes Launching This Week
See which notable examples made the list this week!