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Lottie Gibbons & Marita Moloney

Ryanair passenger has trip of a lifetime after winning €100,000 on flight to Portugal

One lucky Ryanair passenger got more than a bargain flight recently after she scooped a massive €100,000 on a €2 charity scratch card.

The woman has hailed the "amazing experience" after winning the huge prize after taking a flight to Portugal.

Laura Mereacre purchased the winning €2 charity scratch card while travelling with the budget airline from Liverpool.

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Laura, her husband and her two children then visited Ryanair’s HQ to play for €1 million and ended up scooping a €100,000 cash prize, as the Liverpool Echo reports.

She hopes to spend her winnings on her family and mortgage and may even realise her dream of opening a bakery.

"This has been an amazing experience that I’m delighted to be a part of," Laura said.

"Words can’t describe how lucky and blessed I feel by this amazing opportunity.

Ryanair cabin crew with Laura Mereacre. (Ryanair)

"When I purchased this scratch card on a Ryanair flight to Portugal, I never imagined myself as the lucky winner of €100,000.

"I’m looking forward to celebrating my winnings with my family who is here with me today, my friends back home and paying off my mortgage.

"Who knows, I may even open my own bakery one day – a huge passion of mine.

"I’m very proud to have supported Ryanair, who in turn support the great work of so many charities, including the UK’s Naomi House & Jacksplace, who work with life-limited and life-threatened children and young adults, as well as with their families.”

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