Ryanair calls out Alitalia illegal aid
It’s no secret that Alitalia has been on the receiving end of what many cal illegal state aid, that contravenes European Union law about monopolized corporate state aid. Ryanair has had enough after the failing Italian carrier received more money form the state to avoid bankruptcy. Jim Callaghan, head of
by Jennifer Jones April 25th, 2008
BAA investigation gets IATA thumbs up
As reported earlier in the week, after the urgings of major UK airlines, the Competition Commission carried out an investigation into the BAA monopoly at UK airports, and found grave changed need to be made. Airlines like Ryanair and bmi voiced their displeasure with the BAA monopoly and how many
by Charlotte Fellows April 24th, 2008
Another UK link for Ryanair
Ireland’s low-cost airline Ryanair has been busy expanding its network all over Europe for the last few years, and its latest addition is going to be a twice-daily flight between the southern city of Bournemouth to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. The service will take flight from September 23rd, and this
by Dave Bess March 4th, 2008
Higher check-in fees from Ryanair
Flying the low-cost carrier Ryanair seems to be getting more and more expensive by the month. The latest hike comes in the form of raised airport fees and a fee for checked baggage. The new charges are effective immediately. The ...
by Dave Bess January 24th, 2008
Irish airlines get lots of complaints
For the third year in a row, airlines from Ireland have received the largest number of customer complaints in the EU. Figures released from the European Consumer Centre also indicated that the number of complaints lodged against Irish airlines increased by three-fold last year. Complaints against Ryainair accounted for 70 per cent
by Neill Zerk December 7th, 2007
Flight vouchers for Christmas with Ryanair
Europe’s largest budget airline, Ryanair, is offering travelers the chance to give gift vouchers for Christmas this year. Flight vouchers with the airline are now available for purchase online. Flight vouchers with the Irish airline are available in a number of different denominations from €25/£20 to €200/£200. Those who purchase the
by Neill Zerk December 7th, 2007
Stuffed crocodile delays plane
A Ryanair flight between Milan and Rome divested itself of one of its passengers after she refused to remove a large stuffed crocodile from where it was blocking an emergency exit. The argument between the flight attendants and the woman delayed ...
by Jennifer Jones November 29th, 2007
Ryanair says it advertises fairly
Faced with leaked news that the European Commission has been investigating the airline’s price advertising, Ryanair has publicly stated that it is confident the investigation will find its advertising practices to be fair. The Commission is currently investigating the websites of ...
by Jennifer Jones November 15th, 2007
Ryanair calls out Air France for unjust state aid
Air France, who fell on hard times not so long ago, received aid from the French State to keep operating under adverse commercial conditions, much to the chagrin of other airlines who saw the move as an unfair advantage to ...
by Dave Bess November 9th, 2007
Fiver Fares on weekend Ryanair sale
Passengers booking tickets with Irish airline Ryanair before Monday, October 22nd can take advantage of fares for only five pounds. The one way tickets include all taxes and charges and are available from several airports to a number of European destinations. Tickets on sale are for travel between November 6th 2007
by Emily Welch October 20th, 2007
Ryanair complains about major airline price fixing
The European Competition Commissioner will be receiving a formal complaint from the low-cost Irish airline, Ryanair regarding what it sees as a coordinated price hike in fuel surcharges from some of ...
by Dave Bess October 15th, 2007
Ryanair to launch Ego Air?
Ireland-based no-frills carrier Ryanair, known for their deep discounts on short-haul European flights, is looking to develop more long-haul options. The airline’s chief, Michael O’Leary is thinking about adding transatlantic flights to Ryanair’s European offerings. The transatlantic branch of Ryanair would most likely operate under a different name. O’Leary told the
by Neill Zerk October 14th, 2007