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• The original website of the airline Ryanair was designed by a group of students from Trinity College. At that time, the airline could not afford to pay a large company.
• Ryanair was founded by the Ryan family, which is where its name comes from. The company was established in Ireland and its main headquarters is still in Dublin.
• Ryanair uses only a single type of aircraft - the Boeing 737. This way, they save on maintenance and crew training costs, as all aircraft have the same specifications and needs.
• Ryanair typically flies to smaller, secondary airports outside of major cities. This helps them save money, as these airports often charge lower fees than major airports.
• Ryanair is known for its "no frills" policy. This means that passengers pay only for the basic ticket, and all additional services, such as baggage check-in, food, and drinks on board, are available for an extra charge.
• Since its founding in 1984, Ryanair has experienced tremendous growth. In 1997, Ryanair carried 2 million passengers, in 2012 it was already 79.6 million, and in 2019 this number increased to 152 million.
• Ryanair has also been criticized several times for its business practices, such as its approach to customer service, baggage fees, and employee working conditions.
• Ryanair plays a key role in popularizing the low-cost airline model, where passengers pay for the basic flight and can pay extra for additional services according to their needs. This model has been adopted by many other low-cost airlines worldwide.
• Ryanair is known for its imaginative and sometimes controversial marketing. For example, in 2012, the company proposed a fee for using toilets on board, which sparked a significant media response. Although this idea was never implemented, it helped raise brand awareness.
• In 2019, Ryanair became the first airline to carry more than 150 million passengers in a year, but it also became the largest European producer of CO2 emissions among airlines. In response, the company stated that it is striving to reduce its carbon footprint and is investing in new, more efficient aircraft.
• Ryanair was one of the first airlines to start accepting contactless payments for food and drinks on board its aircraft.
• Ryanair holds several records, including the fastest flight from London to Dublin, which took only 53 minutes.