22.10.04
RYANAIR CELEBRATES 85 MILLION PASSENGER MILESTONE IN THE UK AT LONDON
STANSTED
EXTENSION OF AUTUMN SEAT SALE- FARES FROM 99P PLUS TAXES
Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline, today (22 October 2004)
celebrated reaching its 85million passenger milestone in the UK.
The achievement was welcomed by BAA Stansted. Chris Butler, Business
Development and Planning Director, said: "We are delighted to see
Ryanair reach yet another significant milestone. Both Stansted and Ryanair
have been at the forefront of the low-cost revolution and we look forward
to their continued
success."
Ryanair now operates 186 low fares routes across 17 countries and this
year will carry in excess of 27 million passengers.
To celebrate, Ryanair has announced an extension of its massive systemwide
seat sale with fares up for grabs from just 99p plus taxes. The sale has
already sold nearly half a million seats and the booking period has now
been extended to midnight Thursday 28 October.
Two lucky passengers flying from London Stansted to Glasgow Prestwick
today were presented with free flights and some gifts to mark this special
occasion. Cameron Jack was flying to Glasgow with his girlfriend Rebecca
Giacopazzi to
Ryanair's Head of Communications Paul Fitzsimmons said: "Since 1986
Ryanair has revolutionised European travel by bringing low air fares to
Europeans for the first time, and the rewards for both the traveling public
and Ryanair are clear. This past month has seen many important passenger
landmarks for Ryanair
across our route network and we are delighted to celebrate our 85m passenger
milestone in the UK here at London Stansted today.
"Bringing low air fares to Europe is something in which Ryanair
takes personal pride; indeed this month is of special importance as we
will hit the 100 million passenger mark. That translates into savings
of €10 billion for our passengers over the high fares of other airlines
- a bonus in any language!
"This weekend our commitment to offering consumers the lowest fares
continues, with the extension of our massive systemwide seat sale. Seats
are up for grabs from a mind-blowing 99p plus taxes, so get online at
www.ryanair.com and get yourself a seriously cheap seat to one of our
186 destinations!
"And remember, anyone booking before 30 November and traveling before
21 December will automatically be entered into our 100th million passenger
celebratory draw to win €100,000! That could mean even more money
in your pocket for Christmas shopping."
PASSENGER LANDMARKS IN OCTOBER 2004
Country Total Pax to date Pax Savings
UK
85m
€8.5 b
ITALY
17m
€1.7 b
FRANCE 9m
€900 m
BELGIUM 6m
€600 m
SPAIN
4m
€400 m
ALSO IN OCTOBER 2004:
Gothenburg and Kerry airports have passed the 900,000 Ryanair passenger
milestones
Eindhoven airport has welcomed its 900,000th Ryanair passenger
Reus Salou has greeted its 300,000th Ryanair passenger
All routes all Seats - EXTENDED Sale Offer Details:
Booking Period - Friday 22nd Oct - Midnight Thur 28th Oct
Travel Period - 2nd Nov - 15th Dec 2005
Days of Travel - Midweek - 1200 Mon - 1200 Thurs. Sat after 1200*
*Weekend supplements applies
Advance Purchase - 7 Days
Blackout periods: School Breaks, Holidays & Major Sporting Events
Cameron and Rebecca with (extreme left) Ryanair's Tara Collins and (extreme
right) Stansted's Media Relations Manager Robbie Barrigan.
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