About RyanAir Ltd
Ryanair, which began as a small Irish budget airline has since expanded to become Europe's biggest airline.
Founded in Ireland in 1984, it was named after one of its founders, Tony Ryan. Starting off with just a few short flights from Ireland to the UK, its popularity and cheap prices allowed it to branch out further around Europe.
The Ryanair family expanded and now owns four sister airlines. It has an impressive fleet of more than 300 Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
It flies to 5 domestic destinations and 222 international destinations spread over 40 countries. Its top destinations include Madrid, Pisa and London.
Ryanair is known for being ‘no frills', meaning that you can forgo certain luxuries on board to reduce the price of your flight.
It is regularly referred to as the most famous budget airline in the world. By 2016, it had carried more international passengers than any other airline.
| IATA Code | FR |
| Airline Hub | Dublin Airport |
| Fleet Size | 275 (excluding subsidiaries) |
| Number of Destinations | 225 |
| Airline Punctuality | ‘8.6 out of 10’ rating |
| Alliance | None |
| Loyalty Program | myRyanair |
| Inflight Magazine | Runway Retail |
| Airline Website | https://www.ryanair.com/ |
Further information
Check-in information
RyanAir offers passengers online, mobile app, and airport check-in counter options.
Online Check-In
All passengers must check-in online 2 hours before their flight departure
For peace of mind and conveniences, passengers can check-in 60 days before their scheduled flight departure. However, the outbound and return flights of the passengers must be within a space of 60 days of flight departure.
Airport Check-in Counter
Check-in at the airport counter 48 hours before your departure
Food on board
Ryanair in-flight meals are pre-ordered at least 48 hours before scheduled flight departure. Meal options depend on local supplies and where the aircraft flies.
However, sandwiches, hot snacks, hot or cold breakfast options are available. The airline offers passengers meal options ranging from vegetarian, standard adult meal, kids meal, fresh breakfast, afternoon tea, and others.
The airline also allows passengers to buy beverages, alcohol, beers, spirits, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Cabin classes
Ryanair Cabin classes include:
Standard:
The airline offers the lowest flight fare for Standard Class, which is perfect for passengers traveling with one small cabin bag or no item.
PLUS:
This cabin class offers holiday makers, city breakers, and leisure passengers a discounted travel package including a reserved standard seat, 20kg check-in bag, and 2 cabin bags.
FLEXI PLUS:
The Flex Plus is a premium cabin that’s inclusive of travel flexibility and loads of excellent onboard services, security fast track, 2 cabin bags and any reserved seat, and free airport check-in.
FAMILY PLUS:
The airline designed this cabin for families. They are permitted to travel with two cabin bags that must not exceed 20kg each.
Ryanair has no in-flight entertainment on any of its flights.
Baggage information
Carry-on Baggage
Ryanair allows passengers to carry a piece of carry-on that must fit under the seats, with maximum dimensions of 35 x 20 x 20 cm or 40 x 20 x 25cm. The carry-on must not weigh more than 10kg.
For non-priority passengers who may want to bring a second 10 kg wheelie bag , they must purchase the 10kg check-in bag.
Checked Baggage
The airline allows a maximum of three checked bags weighing not more than 20 kg per piece.
The class permits priority boarding passengers with a piece of baggage measuring 40x20x25cm. Also, passengers have the options of carrying a larger bag measuring 55x40x20cm. The bag should not weigh more than 10 kg.
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