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Ryanair denies claims flights will soon offer 'cheaper standing seats'

A series of recurring viral posts has falsely claimed that Ryanair and other low budget airlines will soon use 'standing' saddle seats, though the airline has denied this.

Travel News

Consumer groups file complaint against ‘abusive’ hand luggage charges

The consumer groups argue that the fees for hand luggage contravene a ruling from more than a decade ago by the European Court of Justice.

Business

Ryanair faces turbulence as airfares decline while costs increase

The airline experienced a 7% drop in average fares for the past financial year, while operating costs such as staff expenses rose.

Green News

European aviation emissions ‘spiralling out of control’, report warns

Expanding the scope of key legislation would not only curb plane emissions, but could generate billions for the green transition, new analysis shows.

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Travel News

Ryanair launches €79 annual flight subscription service

While subscription services might save travellers money, they are also a way to persuade more people to fly - which is bad news for the planet.

Travel News

British Airways and Ryanair named worst airlines by UK consumer group

A survey has named and shamed the best and worst airlines operating to and from the UK, and the results are surprising.

Travel News

Ryanair pulls out of two Danish airports blaming ‘harmful’ tax

Ryanair says the tax will make Denmark’s regional airports “hopelessly uncompetitive” compared to other EU countries.

Travel News

Spanish airports accuse Ryanair of ‘blackmail’ as airline cuts flights

Travellers will find fewer low-cost options at Spanish regional airports this summer.

Travel News

Scared of flying? These are the world's safest airlines in 2025

AirlineRatings has released its ranking for the safest airlines to fly with in 2025.

Radio Schuman

What role for the EU in Israeli-Hamas ceasefire?

The EU played no role in negotiations, but might take a role in implementing the ceasefire, according to experts.

Travel News

Ryanair demands EU airports limit passengers to two alcoholic drinks

The call comes as the airline sues a passenger for €15,000 after they caused a flight to be diverted.

Travel News

‘Zero-tolerance’: Why Ryanair is suing a passenger for €15,000

The budget airline has warned this will not be the last time it goes to court over unacceptable behaviour on its aircraft.

Europe News

Spain fines five low budget airlines €180m for 'abusive practices'

Ryanair, Easyjet, and Vueling are among the airlines being punished for charging passengers extra for hand luggage, among other things.

Business

Ryanair profits fall amid Boeing delays and reduction in fares

The Irish budget carrier reported strong traffic, offset by lower air fares for the past six months.

Business

Ryanair boss warns passenger cap could drive up airfares next summer

The boss of low-cost airline Ryanair has warned that a passenger cap being imposed on the group could drive up airfares next summer.

Business

The best and worst UK-based airlines for customer service revealed

Budget airline Ryanair all too often comes in for criticism as far as its customer service is concerned. But, this time, it's not taken pole position.

Travel News

Easyjet, Ryanair, Wizz: The airlines charging families to sit together

The airlines that do - and don't - guarantee families will be kept together.

Business

Ryanair EU court appeal over Austrian Airlines fails to take flight

The budget airline had argued it was unlawful for Austria to give millions of euros in support to the Lufthansa subsidiary during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business

Ryanair says summer fares will be lower as airline's profit slumps

Ryanair's first quarter results for the financial year 2025 results have revealed lower profits and a dampened summer fare guidance for shareholders.

Travel News

At least 1,400 flights cancelled: Long queues at European airports

Should you go to the airport early and can you claim compensation?