Ryanair Group

Ryanair has just reported its Q3 results with a profit of €115 million before exceptional items. Traffic and revenues were up, but profits were lower than last year. It feels like a mixed picture with growth still there but more pressure on margins. Do you think Ryanair can keep...

Ryanair’s CEO just said he believes every airline will have free Wi-Fi within five years, even though Ryanair isn’t installing Starlink right now. It’s a bold prediction about where in-flight connectivity is headed industry-wide. Do you think free Wi-Fi will actually become the...

Ryanair and Elon Musk have traded comments after Ryanair ruled out using Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi. It’s an interesting clash between a low-cost airline model and high-tech connectivity ambitions. Do you think skipping Wi-Fi makes sense for short-haul flights? Or is onboard...

An Airline Flight Academy team just visited Ryanair’s new training center in Krakow, Poland, as part of its expansion in pilot and crew training. It’s interesting to see investment in training infrastructure for future growth. Do you think developments like this will help ease...

Ryanair has decided not to install Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi, saying it doesn’t make sense for its low-cost, short-haul model. It’s an interesting contrast as other airlines move toward faster onboard connectivity. Do you think most Ryanair passengers actually care about having...

Ryanair’s contract with online travel agencies has been exposed to include fees and restrictions that limit how OTAs can sell its flights and services. I read this and it sounds like the airline is tightening control over distribution, which could change how we compare and book...

Wizz Air’s CEO just warned Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary to “think twice” as their rivalry heats up in Europe’s budget airline market. I saw this and it sounds like competition between low-cost carriers is getting more intense. Do you think escalating rivalry will lead to better...

Ryanair’s contract with online travel agencies has been revealed to include fees and restrictions that could limit how OTAs sell its flights and services. It looks like part of the airline’s strategy to control distribution and pricing, but some see it as controversial. Do you...

Italy’s competition authority has fined Ryanair €255 million over alleged anti-competitive practices. It’s a pretty significant move and could have wider implications for how airlines work with travel agencies. Ryanair says it will appeal the decision and disagrees with the...

Ryanair just announced 20 new pilot jobs across Europe as part of a major recruitment drive. I came across this and it sounds like they’re gearing up for more growth and capacity ahead. Do you think this kind of hiring push signals strong demand still coming for the airline?...

Ryanair just released its H1 FY26 results, showing strong profits and record passenger traffic for the first half of the year. I came across this and it seems like the airline is handling current market challenges pretty well. Do you think this momentum can continue into the...

Riga Airport just received a Ryanair award for outstanding customer service and punctuality, highlighting strong performance and reliability at the hub. I came across this and thought it sounds like a meaningful recognition in today’s travel climate. Do you think awards like...

Ryanair just announced it’s cutting all routes to what’s dubbed the “Hawaii of Europe” starting March next year — a big blow if you were dreaming of island-hopping. With those flights gone, it could tighten up route options and maybe even push fares higher. Have any of you...

Ryanair is canceling flights to and from the Azores because of new airport fees — a move that’s likely to hit many travellers and locals hard. I saw this and thought it might impact holiday plans and travel routes. What do you think about the decision? Do you expect fares or...

Ryanair is in talks with Airbus to renew the fleet of its subsidiary Lauda Europe, potentially ordering up to 50 planes. About half would go to Lauda, with the rest for expansion, though Airbus’s orderbook limits timing. The airline may still rely on 737s if deals don’t...

Ryanair is pulling out of the Azores, cutting six routes and about 400,000 seats a year because of rising airport and ATC costs. The airline says it has no choice but to shift capacity to cheaper airports. Do you think this decision is just a financial strategy or something that...

Ryanair has softened its ban on paper boarding passes after European regulators pushed back. Passengers who check in online can now still get a paper pass at the airport for free. The airline says the digital move is for sustainability, potentially saving €40M a year. Do you...

Ryanair is going 100% digital with boarding passes starting November 12—paper passes will no longer be accepted. The airline says this will make travel faster, cheaper, and more eco-friendly. But campaigners warn it could exclude people without smartphones or stable internet...

Ryanair has announced it will no longer accept printed boarding passes, going 100% digital starting this week. The airline says this will speed up travel, cut costs, and reduce waste—but some campaigners worry it’ll disadvantage older travelers without smartphones or internet...

Ryanair is adding a new winter route between Brussels-Charleroi and Katowice, operating twice weekly as part of its expanded winter schedule. The airline is also investing heavily in Katowice with three based aircraft and over 1,000 new jobs. Another sign of Ryanair’s growing...

Ryanair, easyJet, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and Air France are keeping Europe’s skies busy this season. But on-time performance is slipping in the UK, Spain, and Germany due to staffing and air traffic control issues. Airlines are flying full schedules as demand stays strong...

Ryanair’s marketing team is turning memes and TikTok humor into a powerful branding tool. The airline leans into snark, self-deprecating jokes, and internet trends to connect with younger travelers. It’s bold, viral, and definitely different from traditional airline marketing....

Skyborne has been named the exclusive UK training partner for Ryanair’s new Future Flyer Academy. Trainees will earn dual UK CAA and EASA licences, plus a Boeing 737 type rating. The full program costs £131,400 and includes training in the UK and the US. What do you think great...