What was Ryanair first route?

The first flight took off in July 1985 on its only route that year, from Waterford Airport (WAT), Ireland to London Gatwick (LGW). The daily direct flights from Waterford made it the fourth international airport in the country aiming to make it business and industry attractive.

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How many routes does Ryanair operate?

Carrying 154m guests p.a. on more than 2,400 daily flights from 82 bases, the group connects over 200 destinations in 40 countries on a fleet of over 470 aircraft, with a further 210 Boeing 737s on order, which will enable the Ryanair Group to lower fares and grow traffic to 200m p.a. by FY25.

Which UK airports does Ryanair fly from?

England Airports

Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
Liverpool Airport (LBA)
London Airports – Stansted, Gatwick, Luton, City (LBA)
Manchester Airport (LBA)

What is Ryanair longest flight?

Ryanair has been putting its MAX jets to good use. The aircraft can be found on many routes, including Stansted to Paphos, which is the longest, at 1,725 nautical miles (3,195 km). What are your thoughts about Ryanair’s Boeing 737 MAX deliveries?

When did Michael O’Leary buy Ryanair?

O’Leary purchased over 26% of the former state-owned airline in 2006, having mounted a takeover attempt worth approximately €1.5bn.

When was the last Ryanair crash?

The incident occurred on 11 September 2019 at 7.50pm local time, with nearly 400 passengers aboard the two planes.

When did Michael O’Leary join Ryanair?

After studying at Trinity College in Dublin, O’Leary’s first job was as an accountant at KPMG. He later worked as a financial advisor to Ryanair founder Tony Ryan before joining the budget airline in 1988 as deputy chief executive. He became CEO in 1994 and has held the role ever since.

What’s the cheapest Greek island to fly to?

Lefkada is one of the most popular low budget destinations in the country and attracts a load of Greek visitors, as well as international travellers in the know. The laid-back island boasts several beautiful beaches and the Ionian cuisine will put a smile on your face.