Ryanair, Europe’s no. 1 airline today (11 Nov) revealed the top destinations that UK passengers are travelling to this Christmas. Ryanair will operate almost 50,000 flights across its industry leading network of 235+ destinations throughout the festive season, bringing passengers home to see family and friends in time for Christmas.   Poland: Poland is proving a popular Christmas 2024 destination among UK passengers with many Polish diaspora returning to see family/friends as well as UK passengers flocking to explore Poland's renowned Christmas market offering and charming ski resorts.   Spain: Spain is always a popular Christmas destination among UK passengers seeking to swap white snow for white sand beaches, and this year is no different with many UK passengers opting for the popular southern city of Malaga. Malaga is the perfect Winter sun destination with its aptly named Sun Coast, historic monuments, botanical gardens, and Mediterranean cuisine.   Ireland: It’s no surprise that Ireland made the list, with many UK passengers travelling the short trip over the Irish sea to visit family and friends during the festive holiday season. With regular Ryanair flights from the UK to all 5 Irish airports – Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Knock and Shannon – Ireland offers convenience as well as plenty of Christmas cheer.   Ryanair’s Head of Comms, Jade Kirwan, said:    “With Christmas just around the corner, many passengers are already booking their Christmas travel with Poland, Spain and Ireland proving to be some of the most popular Christmas 2024 destinations for UK passengers. We expect to operate almost 50,000 flights across our industry leading network of 235+ destinations this festive season, and we look forward to welcoming every passenger onboard where we will be offering substantial savings on inflight products like perfumes, aftershaves, and beauty products – perfect for those last-minute gifts!”

 

Ryanair’s Industry-Leading Route Network, Frequencies, And Fares Now Available For Corporate Travellers Through Concur Travel

  Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today announced that Ryanair flights are now available for corporate travellers to book via new Concur Travel through a direct connection. This means direct access to Ryanair’s industry leading low fares and unrivalled network of key city connections across Europe (240 airports) with regular morning and evening flights, giving the business travel world more choice at the lowest fares in Europe.   Corporate customers who book Ryanair flights directly through the new Concur Travel will also benefit from significant efficiencies and the convenience of their booking details being fed into SAP Concur solutions, reducing any unnecessary admin. They also won’t have to complete Ryanair’s Customer Verification making their business travel experience even more seamless.   Ryanair CMO, Dara Brady, said:   “This is great news for the business travel world as corporate travellers will now be able to access Ryanair’s low fares and industry leading route network of 3,600 daily flights across 240 airports, conveniently through Concur Travel, giving them more choice and flexibility for their business trips. Our low fares and high frequency schedules cater perfectly for business travel, saving money and time for businesses.”   Paul Dear, Regional Vice President - Supplier Services EMEA, SAP Concur commented:   “Everything we’ve built with Ryanair aims to connect them to the wider business travel industry in the most seamless, effective, and productive way. Ryanair wanted to bring its travel options to the corporate world and came to us as they see us as a trustworthy partner thanks to our transparent customer paths.”    

  Ryanair, Europe’s no. 1 airline today (25 Oct) has announced it will add 1.5 million additional seats this Christmas with increased capacity over 940 routes, urging customers to book early for Christmas.   London, Paris, and Barcelona prove to be the most popular destinations for travel, this winter. Whether you’re travelling home to see friends and family or using this time to enjoy a city break, book now to secure your seat this Christmas.   Ryanair’s Head of Communications, Jade Kirwan, said:              “It’s fantastic to see such high demand for travel over the coming weeks as people prepare for their Christmas travel. We’re seeing strong demand across our markets and have added an additional 1.5 million seats over 940 routes this festive season to meet demand.   We are encouraging people intending to travel to book as early as they can to avoid disappointment, as demand will be at an all-time high. London, Paris, and Barcelona are proving to be the most popular destinations for travel this winter, so don’t miss out. Book early and secure your seat this Christmas.”

Ryanair is bolstering its winter 2024 schedule at City of Derry Airport with two expanded routes to Birmingham and Manchester. Ryanair relaunched its Birmingham route from City of Derry Airport in summer 2024, which the airline will now extend it into the winter season. Ryanair has also added an extra return service on its popular Manchester route, which will now operate six weekly flights to and from City of Derry Airport. It comes as Ryanair announced it has carried five million passengers through City of Derry Airport. Ryanair has operated at the airport for the past 24 years, supporting important regional development and growth. Its presence generates over 65 local jobs. To celebrate the launch of Ryanair’s winter 2024 City of Derry schedule, the airline has rolled out a limited-time seat sale. City of Derry Airport’s Managing Director, Steve Frazer said: “We are thrilled to have Ryanair providing much needed air connectivity from the 'Gateway of the Northwest' for travellers this winter.” “We are extremely proud to have reached the momentous milestone of five million Ryanair passengers at City of Derry Airport.”   

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  Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (23 Oct) launched its Winter 2024 schedule for City of Derry Airport with 2 exciting routes – Birmingham & Manchester – giving Northern Irish citizens/visitors more choice and regular connections at the lowest fares in Europe this Winter.   Ryanair relaunched its Birmingham route from City of Derry Airport in Summer 2024, which the airline will now extend it into the Winter season. Ryanair has also added an extra return service on its popular Manchester route, which will now operate 6 weekly flights to/from City of Derry Airport for Winter 2024 (Mon, Fri, Sun).   Today’s launch comes as Ryanair carries 5 million passengers through City of Derry Airport. Ryanair has operated to/from City of Derry Airport for the past 24 years, supporting important regional development and growth, including the airline’s support of over 65 local jobs, and driving of year-round connectivity and tourism.   To celebrate the launch of Ryanair’s Winter 2024 schedule for City of Derry Airport, the airline has launched a limited-time seat sale with fares available from just £19.99 available only at www.ryanair.com.   Ryanair’s Head of Communications, Jade Kirwan, said:   “As Europe’s No.1 airline, Ryanair is pleased to announce our Winter 2024 schedule for City of Derry Airport with 2 routes – Birmingham & Manchester. As well as extending our new Birmingham route for the Winter season, we’re also adding extra flights on our popular Manchester route, providing Northern Ireland citizens/visitors with even more choice at the lowest fares in Europe.   Today’s announcement comes as Ryanair carries our 5 millionth passenger through City of Derry Airport – a significant milestone and reflection of our 24 years of operating to/from City of Derry Airport. This year, Ryanair’s City of Derry Airport traffic will grow +66%, demonstrating Ryanair’s long-term commitment to boost Northern Ireland’s air traffic, tourism, jobs, and economy.”   City of Derry Airport’s Managing Director, Steve Frazer said:   “We are thrilled to have Ryanair providing much needed air connectivity from the 'Gateway of the Northwest' and Birmingham and Manchester for travellers across the region this Winter.   Passengers will benefit from a new Ryanair Birmingham service on a Monday, in addition to the existing Saturday service. This will be ideal for business travellers departing at the start of the week and returning at the weekend, as well as students who regularly commute, whilst offering leisure passengers a convenient weekend break.   Ryanair's Manchester will continue to operate on a Monday, Friday and Sunday, again ideal for both business and leisure travel, with additional services available across the Christmas holiday period to meet the needs of our local catchment area.   We are extremely proud to have reached the momentous milestone of 5 million Ryanair passengers at City of Derry Airport, and we look forward to growing the airline's presence in the Northwest for years to come.”

Ryanair's ‘Approved OTA’ partnership with Etraveli Group is now live. Ryanair announced the partnership with Etraveli Group's platforms earlier this year. This integration comes in time for the winter season, enabling Etraveli Group customers to easily book Ryanair flights across 240+ destinations. It gives Etraveli Group customers an easy booking process, with their contact and payment details securely provided to Ryanair. This gives customers full access to their myRyanair accounts, and direct communication from the airline on important flight updates. Johan Elwin, Chief Commercial Officer, Etraveli Group, said: "We are thrilled to bring even more choice and value to our customers. This collaboration strengthens our mission to offer seamless and competitive travel options." 

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  Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today launched a flash sale offering 15% off fares for travel from now until December 18^th. As Halloween approaches, it’s time to embrace the eerie and enchanting, and what better way to spend the spooky season than exploring some of Europe’s scariest cities;   Paris: Although known as the city of love, Paris also has a reputation for the supernatural. The Musée de Vampires is Paris’ most creepy museum with a collection including anti-vampire protection kits and mummified cats. Those looking for a scare should visit Le Manoir de Paris, a museum and haunted house. If you see The Red Man walking the Paris streets you might be in trouble. The former royal hitman is said to be a premonition of death – Paris’ own Grim Reaper.   Prague: Czech folklore would have you believe that Prague’s streets were once guarded by a mythical clay Golum that was brought to life in the 16th century by a Rabbi to protect the city’s Jewish ghettos. Houska Castle is believed to have been built over a gateway to hell, and demons from the bottomless pit escaped and roam the city when night falls. Keep an eye out for a headless Templar who rides through the streets on horseback.   Madrid: If you’re looking to encounter the supernatural this Halloween, Madrid is the place for you; Madrid’s Ministry of Finance was once used as a prison during the Civil War, and many of those who died during the conflict were buried there. Guards have reported hearing strange voices and banging windows and doors while on duty. Madrid is also home to the Reina Sofia Museum – one of the most haunted places in Spain – which is believed to be haunted by former patients from its time as a hospital.   Ryanair’s 15% flash sale is available to book from now until midnight tonight only at ryanair.com.   Ryanair’s Head of Comms, Jade Kirwan said: “Halloween is almost here and what better way to mark it the spooky season than with a trip to one of Europe’s scariest cities. And with our 15% off flash sale available at ryanair.com from now until midnight tonight (15^th Oct), Ryanair is providing scary low fares for our customers’ Halloween escapes.”

Ryanair has unveiled its winter 2024 Lapland-Rovaniemi festive season schedule for London and Liverpool departures. Flights operate five times weekly from London and twice from Liverpool, both starting from Sunday, 27 October. Ryanair's winter 2024 Lapland flights are available to book now. Lapland is a winter wonderland offering unique attractions like reindeer rides, ice hotels and the de rigueur visit to Santa. Ryanair's Head of Communications, Jade Kirwan, said: "Christmas has come early for our UK customers.”

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After a successful first summer of operations at Norwich Airport, Ryanair will continue its Alicante flights for winter 2024. This marks Ryanair's first ever winter season at Norwich Airport. Ryanair's will operate two return flights per week (Mon & Sat) on its new winter route to Alicante. Ryanair's Head of Comms, Jade Kirwan said: "We are pleased to announce our first ever winter schedule at Norwich which will see the extension of our popular Alicante route into the winter 2024 season.” “We've had a strong first summer of operations at Norwich and we look forward to a strong first winter season ahead." “We're delighted Ryanair is continuing its Alicante flights through the winter. We look forward to the continuation of Ryanair flights to Alicante, Malta and Faro next summer, which are already on sale," said Norwich Airport MD, Richard Pace.  

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Low cost carrier Ryanair this week celebrated the milestone of serving 10 million passengers at Bournemouth Airport. The airline began operations at Bournemouth in 1996 as the airport’s first low cost airline. Since then, it has grown its Bournemouth Airport presence from a single route to Dublin to now offering 20 routes to nine countries across Europe. Ryanair has two aircraft based at Bournemouth which it says supports 600 local jobs, including 60 aviation jobs. This summer is Ryanair’s largest flight schedule ever at the airport, with over 120 weekly flights, including three new routes to Agadir, Lanzarote, and Nantes. Ryanair’s Head of Communications, Jade Kirwan said: “This significant milestone showcases Ryanair’s continued growth and investment at Bournemouth.”

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