14.09.05

RYANAIR ANNOUNCES ITS 15th EUROPEAN BASE AT NOTTINGHAM EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT

Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 low fares airline today (Wednesday, 14th September 2005) announced Nottingham East Midlands as its 15th European base. From the 7th of March, Ryanair will base 2 brand new Boeing 737-800 aircraft worth $120M at Nottingham East Midlands Airport and add 10 new routes to its existing 5 routes.

Announcing Ryanair’s 15th European base at Nottingham East Midlands Airport today, Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary, said:

“We are delighted to announce Nottingham East Midlands Airport as our 15th European base. From the 7th of March, Ryanair will operate 15 routes through Nottingham East Midlands delivering 1.2 million passengers per annum, sustaining 1,200 jobs in the East Midlands area.

“The people of the Midlands region will now be able to enjoy low fare flights at a fraction of existing fares charged by Easyjet. Ryanair is also Europe’s most punctual airline and the World’s Favourite Airline.

“Seats on these new routes are available for immediate booking on www.ryanair.com from just £5.99* and we urge all passengers to book straight away as demand for fares this low will be huge.”

Speaking at today’s announcement, Penny Coates, Managing Director, Nottingham East Midlands Airport, said:

"It is great that Ryanair has chosen Nottingham East Midlands Airport as their newest base. The increased choice of destinations for the people of the Midlands and the opportunities for inbound tourism are very exciting”.

*One way ex taxes

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