Michael O’Leary to head Ryanair for another six years under new contract The long-term chief executive will be given a one-off purchase option over 10 million shares, provided he stays until April 2032. Evening Standard · Jun 19
Ryanair passengers stranded in Greece after 'border control delays' Ryanair blamed border delays for the disruption, while Athens International Airport said congestion was caused by ‘additional processing requirements’ Evening Standard · Jun 17
Air travellers to enjoy free cabin luggage and keep delay compensation after decade-long talks Airlines argue that if the sector is required to comply with stricter compensation and financial rules, ticket prices will inevitably go up. Euronews · Jun 15
Regulators investigate Ryanair over controversial family seating fees Europe’s largest low-cost airline is under investigation over its policy requiring families with young children to pay for seat reservations. UK regulators will examine whether the fees are unfair and whether they breach rules designed to prevent hidden charges. Euronews · Jun 12
Ryanair faces investigation over charging parents to sit with their children IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 11
UK watchdog investigates Ryanair over fees to seat parents with children; airline defends policy Britain's competition watchdog is investigating Ryanair over its "mandatory family seat" charge. The CMA is examining if the fee unfairly forces parents to pay for the airline to meet child safety obligations and if it's not displayed upfront. Ryanair maintains its policy complies with laws, stating no fee is charged… The Economic Times · Jun 11
Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with their children Budget airline describes inquiry as ‘bogus’ as watchdog says it is only large carrier flying from UK to impose charge The Guardian - UK · Jun 11
Ryanair investigated by watchdog for charging parents to sit with their children The Competition and Markets Authority said it will determine whether the practice is ‘in line with consumer law’ Evening Standard · Jun 11
Ryanair investigated for charging parents £8 to sit with their children on flights Ryanair has called the probe a ‘bogus investigation’ The Independent UK · Jun 11
Middle East war is hurting eurozone economy, warns ECB, after announcing first interest rate rise since 2023 – as it happened European Central Bank has lifted interest rates and warned that the war in the Middle East is generating inflation pressures The Guardian - UK · Jun 11
Travel stylishly with Katie Loxton's airline-approved hand luggage The British brand is well known for its affordable luxury, and the use of sustainable materials Evening Standard · Jun 10
Wizz Air announces Starlink wifi deal as other budget rivals hold back The Hungarian budget carrier will roll out satellite internet across its fleet from 2027, as Ryanair and EasyJet continue to resist the technology over cost concerns. Euronews · Jun 8
New EU hand luggage rules explained – and the best cabin bags to buy New EU hand luggage rules have been announced – but UK travellers shouldn’t expect free cabin bags just yet Evening Standard · Jun 4
A Ryanair passenger who left her carry-on on the plane shared how she got it back, despite being told the airline doesn’t handle bags left onboard Sometimes, luck is on your side. We Got This Covered · Jun 3
The Independent UK · Jun 3 Passengers miss Ryanair flight following long queues at Toulouse airport border control Crowds at border control meant that passengers missed a flight to London Stansted
The Independent UK · Jun 3 I boarded a plane after seven years flight-free – flying has got so much worse COMMENT: After going so long without travelling by air, Helen Coffey got back on board a plane excited for a new adventure– and the experience was much, much worse than she remembered
Evening Standard · Jun 1 Rowdy passengers could be banned from all flights under new proposal Officials are scheduled to meet with airlines later this month to discuss the planned scheme
The Independent UK · May 28 Portugal general strike to impact hundreds of flights and public transport today Workers from across various sectors have walked out to protest the country's labour reforms
Euronews · May 26 EasyJet probed in Italy over alleged unfair baggage pricing on booking platforms Italy's competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation into easyJet over claims the airline misled consumers through opaque bundled baggage pricing on its booking platforms.
The Guardian - UK · May 21 EasyJet summer holiday bookings down on last year amid Iran war uncertainty Airline, which took £25m hit on jet fuel in March, says passengers are waiting later to book trips
The Mary Sue · May 19 Woman’s Ryanair flight gets delayed for so long, she ends up joining a stranger’s gender reveal: ‘Do you get to be a godmother now?’ Gender reveals are usually one of two things: a relaxed occasion to reconnect with family or an uncomfortable day filled with awkward expectations. For one Ryanair passenger, it was neither: She didn’t know the mother or the father involved, and she didn’t have any expectations to place on their child.…
International Business Times UK · May 19 Ryanair Locked In Fuel at Half the Spot Price Yet Still Warns Passengers to Expect Higher Fares Despite airline industry struggles, Ryanair remains confident about Europe's fuel supply but warns fares could rise if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed.
Fortune · May 18 Ryanair’s CFO says the airline has plans for an ‘armageddon situation’ as the jet fuel crisis threatens weaker European airlines this winter “Do we have plans for some kind of Armageddon situation? Of course, we do, but I don’t see that coming to pass,” said CFO Neil Sorahan.
The National (Scotland) · May 18 Ryanair to launch new route from Scottish airport to city renowned for its food Ryanair is launching a new route from Prestwick Airport later this year ...