Articles tagged “ryanair”

As consolidation reshapes European aviation, EasyJet remains one of its most prized assets – and seemingly one of its hardest deals to pull off.

O'Leary and team now have one of the cleanest balance sheets in commercial aviation – the timing, with fuel costs hammering rivals, could hardly be better.

No one in European aviation talks more than Michael O'Leary, and few are better placed to call what's coming. His earnings Q&A is one of the most candid industry insights you'll get this quarter.

The extreme daytripping debate has raised fresh concerns about the climate impacts of an industry that largely says it is committed to responsible tourism and reducing emissions.

For destinations, businesses and tourism boards trying to accelerate an emissions shift, framing green transport as a better journey, not a greener one, may be the more effective pitch.

Following a very public clash with Elon Musk, Michael O’Leary acknowledges that onboard Wi-Fi will soon be ubiquitous, but Ryanair won’t absorb the cost until the tech aligns with the economics.

There's always a "pirate" in the wings when it comes to travel distribution.

A public spat with the world’s richest man would be a PR disaster for many airlines. Not to worry, courting controversy is part of Ryanair’s DNA.

When online travel agencies can't get permission to access a major airline's flights, particularly its lowest fares, they often engage in a cat-and-mouse game to get them. The outcome can have dire consequences for smaller OTAs, and adversely impact the larger ones, as well.

Wizz Air is testing how far it can push “premium” without touching the cost or complexity of business class. If blocked seats and basic perks lift yields with little operational pain, this won’t stay a niche product for long.