Ryanair saw passenger carryings rise by more than seven million to over 65 million in 2009.
The 13% growth by the no-frills airline giant included five million passengers flown in December, a 12% rise on the same month in 2008.
The carrier set a new monthly record last July when it carried more than six million passengers for the first time, a record which it repeated every month from July to October.
August became Ryanair’s busiest month ever when over 6.9 million passengers travelled.
The airline has released one million seats at €8 for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in late January and February, which are available for booking until midnight Sunday.
A spokesman said:“Ryanair’s guaranteed lowest fares and no fuel surcharges and our number one on time performance, fewest lost bags and least cancelled flights continue to attract more and more passengers every year.”
by Phil Davies
