Economy Class & Beyond

Ryanair to sell Aer Lingus stake

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Ryanair is prepared to sell it's stake in Aer Lingus in an attempt to get the UK Competition Commission off it's back. Currently, it investigating Ryanair to see if the current holding of 29.8% is preventing Aer Lingus from being competitive. However, as you might have guessed, Ryanair aren't happy in the least: In the release (at … [Read more...]

Wizz Air to stay at Warsaw-Chopin, abandons Warsaw-Modlin

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Wizz Air has decided to permanently move back to Warsaw Chopin (the main airport at Waraw), and abandon Warsaw Modlin Airport. Warsaw Modlin Airport - an ex-military field converted for civilian use was opened in June 2012 as an airport low-cost carriers in Poland, but was closed within six months to large aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 - which are the … [Read more...]

Ryanair extends reserved seating

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For those of you who choose to use Ryanair (be it through choice or otherwise), some interesting news regarding seating has been released. Currently, you can reserve seats in row 1, 2, 5, 15, 16 and 17. Well, Ryanair are extending reserved seating with 2 extra rows at the back of the plane - Rows 32 and 33. This makes a total of 45 seats reservable on a Ryanair flight. For … [Read more...]

Ryanair goes for more Boeing 737-800’s

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Well it's been coming, and it seems Ryanair and Boeing have come to terms over a new order, with Ryanair going for 175 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. These will compliment Ryanair's current 737-800 fleet, with 75 aircraft to be used to replace some existing aircraft, whilst 100 aircraft are to be used for expansion purposes. Delivery of the aircraft will be through to December … [Read more...]

European Commission blocks Ryanair takeover of Aer Lingus

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In what is surprising... well... no-one, The European Commission has blocked Ryanair from taking over Aer Lingus. Commision Neelie Kroes states that the takover would "Have led to dramatically reduced choice for consumers and, as a result, the likelihood of lower quality and higher fares. They were in particular not capable of ensuring that other airlines would enter the … [Read more...]

Ryanair goes on the offensive over Aer Lingus take over

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Ryanair appears to be going on the offensive after meetings with the EU Commission is intending to block the Ryanair buying Aer Lingus. As you can guess, those over at Ryanair HQ aren't impressed and are preparing to instruct their lawyers to go on the offensive if the takeover is denied by the EU Commission Ryanair states “It appears clear from this morning’s meeting, … [Read more...]

Ryanair loses Volcano ash case – more fare rises on the way

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Everyone's favourite airline - Ryanair - has a case at European Court of Justice, where they should had compensated a passenger who's flight was cancelled due to the Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupting and spewing ash into the sky. During that time, planes that had to traverse through the ash cloud had their services scrubbed, with major cancellations. Ryanair argued at … [Read more...]

Ryanair to add 2% surcharge for credit cards – ontop of the £6 admin fee

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Once again, the Ryanair comedians of the air are it again. All bookings made a credit card and flying with Ryanair after the 30th November will be subject to a 2% total surcharge on top of the £6 Administration fee that you are required to pay to book a ticket . This fee is per person. In addition, the £6 booking fee was avoidable by paying with a Ryanair Cash … [Read more...]

European Commision formally objects to Ryanair’s takeover of Aer Lingus.

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In news that will make you go "oh really?", the European Commission has formally objected to Ryanair taking over Aer Lingus, and has lodged concerns over competition. Currently, a total of 40 routes are shared like for like by Aer Lingus and Ryanair - and are the only operators on that route (a good example is my local route to Dublin from Birmingham where Ryanair and Aer … [Read more...]

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