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Ryanair

European low-cost airline group

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Headquarters: Co Dublin, Ireland
Founded year: 1985
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 20,000+

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Latest news about Ryanair

In short: Ryanair achieved record annual profits of €2.26 billion and became debt-free, despite facing significant operational challenges and rising costs.

Company announcements

June 19 Ryanair

Ryanair extends CEO Michael O'Leary's contract to April 2032

The board agreed a new contract with capped bonus and share options tied to ambitious targets.

June 18 Ryanair

Ryanair announces biggest ever summer 2026 schedule in Emilia-Romagna

Following the region's decision to scrap the €6.50 municipal tax, Ryanair will add 9 new routes and over 700,000 passengers at Forlì, Parma, and Rimini.

June 16 Ryanair

Ryanair criticises EU261 rules forcing higher fare advertising

The rules require airlines to include a 2nd cabin bag in fares, which over 50% of passengers do not choose. CEO O'Leary calls them bureaucratic bunkum.

May 28 Ryanair

Ryanair wants Micheál Martin to scrap the cap

Ryanair criticizes the Taoiseach for the cap limiting airport growth.

Media coverage

Yesterday RTÉ

Ryanair condemns arson attack on properties in Swords

Ryanair has condemned an alleged arson attack on a number of properties housing its staff in Swords in Dublin overnight.

June 20 The Irish Times

Billionaire O'Leary dampens succession hopes of Ryanair crew

O'Leary has strong financial incentives to see out his extended contract. Subject to his remaining at the group until ⁠April 2032, he would be granted...

June 19 The Telegraph

Ryanair ties down O’Leary with possible €150m payday

Performance targets include doubling the airline’s share price and hitting €4bn in profits...

June 19 Business Post

Kingspan and Ryanair lead Iseq fallers as global stocks dip on Vance walkout | Business Post

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