Ryanair is changing its bag drop and check-in deadline at all airports IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 22
Ryanair passengers who want to check in bags must get to airport even earlier ‘The 80 per cent who don’t check-in a bag will be unaffected by this small 20-minute change,’ says the airline’s Dara Brady The Independent UK · Apr 22
Passengers miss Milan to Manchester flight after passport control chaos Issues with the EU’s entry-exit system continue across the continent The Independent UK · Apr 21
This Spanish airport will close for a month and cancel all flights As summer approaches, Spanish airports continue to see turmoil like strikes, closures and widespread walk-outs. Euronews · Apr 20
Fuel shortages? I’ve just had a flight cancelled – and I’m still not worried TRAVEL INSIDER: In the latest Travel Insider newsletter, Simon Calder explains why rising fuel fears and early flight cancellations are unlikely to ground summer holidays – and how the EU’s entry-exit system is still causing headaches for travellers The Independent UK · Apr 17
Europe only has six weeks of jet fuel supply left, energy chief warns The energy boss warned summer holidays could be plunged into chaos if flights are cancelled The Independent UK · Apr 16
No aviation fuel crisis for the UK (yet) – but some key questions and answers just in case Plane Talk: ‘Don’t panic’ is the message from the UK government and airlines The Independent UK · Apr 16
What you should do to avoid flight chaos this summer With a large amount of the world’s jet fuel supply trapped in the Gulf, Britons’ holiday plans have been called into question The Independent UK · Apr 14
Why a top children’s author was turned away from a Ryanair flight IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 14
Top children’s author missed awards ceremony because of EU passport rules Exclusive: Michael Rosen said he received ‘vast amounts of abuse’ after mentioning Brexit The Independent UK · Apr 14
Travel experts’ top tips for saving money holidays this summer Here’s how to book, where to fly, and where to find the best deals The Independent UK · Apr 13
Thinking about moving to Ireland? This entire village, complete with a spa, is up for sale The Village at Lyons, once owned by Ryanair founder Tony Ryan, has 47 bedrooms and is on the market for a cool €20 million. Euronews · Apr 13
Ryanair Begs Passengers To Stop Wearing One Specific Item On Flights “Looking at Ryanair's surroundings requires a filter, I’m afraid,” wrote one. Bored Panda · Apr 9
The historic €20m estate once owned by Ryanair founder that’s now for sale An 18th-century Irish village, Lyons Village in Celbridge, has been put on the market for €20 million (£17.5 million). The Independent UK · Apr 9
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Irish village once owned by Ryanair founder on sale for €20M The village includes a pub, a five-star hotel and a library
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 ‘You can’t take that on the plane for free!’ How Ryanair turned its staff into bounty hunters Ground staff earn €2.50 for every piece of oversized luggage that they intercept. Meanwhile, passengers who are caught out pay a much bigger penalty
Evening Standard · Apr 7 Flights price warning: EasyJet, Ryanair and other airlines to raise fares due to Trump Iran war Passengers are facing higher ticket prices after the cost of jet fuel soared
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Drunk Ryanair passenger jailed after forcing pilot to abort landing Stephen Blofield was so intoxicated and aggressive that others on board feared for their safety
Euronews · Apr 6 Jet fuel crisis: Rationing triggered at four airports in Italy Four northern Italian airports introduce restrictions on jet fuel due to the energy crisis, with priority given to long-haul and medical flights. Meanwhile, Ryanair has warned that if the Iran war continues, summer flights are at risk across Europe.
The Independent UK · Apr 5 If aviation fuel rationing starts, how might passengers on the three big airlines be affected? The Man Who Pays His Way: My hypothetical take on how schedule culls could look on British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair
Fortune · Apr 4 Ryanair CEO says book summer trips before fares soar, predicting French air traffic controllers more likely to cause flight chaos than fuel shortages "At Ryanair, we have lots of flights on a daily basis. We will re-accommodate you, get you back, get you out, whatever it's going to be."
Evening Standard · Apr 4 Should UK travellers worry about cancelled flights due to jet fuel shortages? Around 40 per cent of Europe's jet fuel is sourced through the Strait of Hormuz
Evening Standard · Apr 3 Holidaymakers could get stuck abroad amid Iran war chaos, Ryanair boss says Between 5% and 10% of flights in May, June and July could be cancelled if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, according Michael O’Leary
Evening Standard · Apr 2 London flight cancellations begin as fuel prices soar and demand drops Airlines have cut routes and warned of further disruption as rising oil prices push up costs and hit passenger numbers
The Independent UK · Apr 2 UK flight cancellations begin as fuel costs soar and demand drops ’Global events are impacting consumer confidence and changing travel behaviours’: Aurigny chief commercial officer Philip Saunders