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Ryanair launches text service
Ryanair has launched a service that sends flight status text information to UK and Irish mobile phones.
Flight Tracker means anyone awaiting a Ryanair passenger can receive up to the minute information on the status of the flight and regular flight updates for £1.50.
From the UK, call 0844 8 93 93 93 from your mobile or text FR + flight number to 85122. From Ireland, call 0818 220 333 from your mobile or Text FR + flight number to 57252. For a demo, go to www.flighttracker.ie
Ryanair’s Sinead Finn said: “For just £1.50/ €2, Flight Tracker will keep you updated on departure and arrival times as well as providing important notifications on those rare occasions when a Ryanair flight is delayed. This service will allow people to keep those airport parking charges to a minimum. Simply call or text and receive flight updates directly to your mobile.â€
By Dinah Hatch
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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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