Ryanair to close seven bases of operation over winter
Ryanair has announced the temporary closing of operations at seven European airports, and also that it is cutting back on departures from Stanstead Airport this coming winter. Both measures are part of the carrier’s efforts to cut costs. The low-cost airline has said that the closures stem from the
by Andrew Bones July 19th, 2008
Reduced winter schedule for Ryanair results in a potential 500 person layoff
Since Ryanair has decided to cut back its winter capacity this year a potential of 500 jobs at the Dublin airport might be lost. The winter schedule will have approximately 150 less flights each week and four less airplanes based in Dublin. Ryanair has chosen to limit its
by Dave Bess July 18th, 2008
Ryanair set to cut 500 Dublin based jobs
Ryanair will cut the number of aircraft based at the Dublin Airport from 22 to 18 and reduce the number of weekly flights at that facility from 1350 to fewer than 1200. These numbers represent a reduction of 18 per cent in the Dublin-based aircraft, and approximately a 12 per
by Andrew Bones July 18th, 2008
Aer Lingus against carbon permits scheme
Aer Lingus has joined no-frills carrier Ryanair in opposing the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) proposed by Europe’s parliament. This new initiative, due to be debated by European MPs, calls for mandatory participation by European airlines in a 'carbon permits' programme, meaning that carriers would have to purchase permits to fly
by Andrew Bones July 15th, 2008
Passengers at Dublin Airport stranded due to radar malfunction
On Wednesday, over 200 flights at the Dublin International Airport were delayed, cancelled or diverted when air traffic controllers found that radar system malfunctions were making it impossible to operate safely. Aircraft were banned from landing at Ireland’s busiest airport ...
by Katy Davies July 11th, 2008
Jet2.com adds a fuel charge to its flights
Just recently the Chief Executive Officer of Jet2.com, Philip Meeson, publicly defended the company against attacks from competitor RyanAir. Michael O’Leary with RyanAir claimed that because of the rising fuel costs smaller air carriers were bound to go out ...
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones July 1st, 2008
T5 troubles strengthen Virgin Atlantic sales
Virgin Atlantic reported that its sales were still on the rise following the troubled Terminal 5 opening, and that passenger numbers rose 6% last month. The airline is announcing its intent to hire an extra 100 cabin crew to staff its ...
by Charlotte Fellows June 11th, 2008
Tour operators lobby airline passenger financial protection
Following a number of failures among airline carriers, the Federation of Tour Operators (FTO) is asking the government to extend consumer financial protection to passengers on scheduled flights. Last month, when business-class operator Silverjet failed, most passengers were left to pay for flights on alternate carriers, out of pocket. Passengers on
by Andrew Bones June 11th, 2008
Ryanair reports a cautious profit
Although the Irish budget carrier Ryanair has posted a rise in profits of 20 percent, there are no celebrations likely to be scheduled, as record highs in the cost of fuel will surely assure the airline only breaks even by ...
by Jamie Barnett June 4th, 2008
14 new Ryanair routes announced
Coming in October of this year are 14 new flights offered by Irish budget carrier Ryanair. Most of the new destinations are focused in continental Europe, but 5 of the new routes will connect the United Kingdom to the continent, with flights from Bournemouth to Paris and Milan, as well
by Andrew Bones June 1st, 2008
Ryanair could take legal action against Russian airline
According to Irish airline, Ryanair, a Russian airline has been selling connections with Ryanair flights without authorization. As a result, the budget airline is considering taking legal action against the Moscow-based Vladivostok Air. Vladivostok Air has been advertising “smoothly connected” flights from Moscow to six destinations in Europe served by Ryanair.
by Darren Robinson May 25th, 2008
When oil hits $200 a barrel…
Last Thursday, the price of oil topped $135 a barrel, causing havoc across the globe. The is double what it was at the same time last year and as a result, the travel industry may see even more airlines continue ...
by Jamie Barnett May 23rd, 2008