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Ryanair

Last week
14th June 2026 - 20th June 2026
Pack your bags
Cabin bags aren't becoming free, but booking flights in Europe is about to get a bit less confusing
20 Jun
35.6k
21
GOLDEN HANDCUFFS
Michael O’Leary to head Ryanair for another six years under new contract
19 Jun
18.1k
37
This month
June 2026
Child charge
Ryanair investigated by UK watchdog over charging parents to sit with their children on flights
11 Jun
10.0k
47
Last month
May 2026
airport drinking
'He'd had a space cake then airport drinks': Reader stories of passengers 'hammered' on flights
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary wants pre-flight morning pints banned in airports. We asked our readers for their thoughts.
Jane Moore
Updated 9 May
29.8k
65
tell us
Good craic or taking it too far? We want to hear your stories of airport pints and drunken passengers
Updated 8 May
16.3k
The Daily Poll
Do you think morning pre-flight pints should be banned?
6 May
35.9k
143
This year
2026
Hurry Up
Check-in and bag drop desks for Ryanair flights will close earlier from November
22 Apr
19.3k
Ryanair
Michael O'Leary warns of fuel supply disruption but travel agents say no evidence of surcharges yet
The Ryanair CEO said up to 25% of the airline’s jet fuel could be at risk if the war in Iran continues past this month.
If the war continues, there's a risk that between 10 and 20% of Ryanair's fuel supply might be at risk through May and June, he said.
The EU Commissioner for Energy endorsed IEA recommendations against air travel and encouraged use of public transport.
Updated 1 Apr
22.4k
32
Courts
Man assaulted Ryanair cabin crew while drunk and caused delay in take off from Dublin, court hears
1 Apr
22.8k
connected
Aer Lingus swerves Elon Musk row and begins rollout of Starlink-powered free Wi-Fi
30 Mar
23.4k
37
Courts
Belfast man charged over alleged assault on Ryanair crew member before take-off from Dublin Airport
28 Mar
20.9k
passenger cap
Dublin Airport's passenger cap could mean fare increases and 'US retaliation', airlines tell TDs
25 Mar
4.8k
41
Dublin Airport
Man 'bullied' Ryanair staff and assaulted officer at steps of plane, court hears
19 Feb
24.3k
Dublin Airport
Minister responds to airline heavy-hitters' warning that Trump might raise passenger cap with Taoiseach
17 Feb
10.0k
16
billionaires got beef
Elon v Ryanair: 'Michael O'Leary might be a dose, but he's our dose'
Peter Flanagan
Updated 21 Jan
9.2k
28
Starlink Wars
Michael O'Leary uses Dublin press event to 'sincerely' thank Elon Musk for free publicity
Updated 21 Jan
36.8k
44
ONLINE SPAT
Ryanair boss hits out at 'Twitshit' Elon Musk following billionaire's suggestion to buy airline
20 Jan
35.2k
56
missed flight
Man who was 'only two minutes late' to check-in loses appeal in compensation case against Ryanair
16 Jan
47.0k
War of Words
Elon Musk has now gotten into a little spat with Michael O'Leary
15 Jan
33.0k
Last year
2025
Ryanair
Italy fines Ryanair over €255 million for abuse of dominant position
23 Dec 2025
15.2k
34
Fly the Nest
Michael O'Leary says he's planning to step down as Ryanair boss by 2035
13 Dec 2025
30.4k
105
grounded
Ryanair has killed off its frequent flying discount scheme after losing money on it
28 Nov 2025
25.7k
50
price gouging
'Unacceptable’: Flights to Prague increase by up to 159% after World Cup play-off draw
20 Nov 2025
3.9k
12
price gouging
'Unacceptable’: Flights to Prague increase by up to 159% after World Cup play-off draw
20 Nov 2025
33.2k
68
Going Digital
Flying with Ryanair? You can't use paper boarding passes anymore
12 Nov 2025
14.4k
47
payday
Ryanair profits jump by 20% as fares rise
3 Nov 2025
10.8k
37
Ben Gurion Airport
Ryanair won’t resume flights to Tel Aviv in row over move to 'high-cost' terminal
30 Sep 2025
9.3k
27
Ryanair
'Patronising' to suggest older people won't migrate to digital boarding passes - O'Leary
25 Sep 2025
21.0k
65
carry on abroad
Ryanair is allowing bigger carry-on bags from today
4 Sep 2025
63.2k
49
Ryanair
Ryanair will pay staff €2.50 for every oversized bag they spot
27 Aug 2025
21.2k
89
CCPC
Ryanair, Eir and Sky are the companies most-complained about to the CCPC so far in 2025
19 Aug 2025
11.1k
Metrolink
This key point is always missed in MetroLink debates - it isn’t just for Dublin Airport
Billionaires, commuters and planners are still at odds as Dublin waits on a decision for the long-delayed MetroLink.
17 Aug 2025
15.7k
64
Advertising
Advertising watchdog upholds Aldi complaint against rival Lidl over 'Best Value Supermarket' claim
Complaints were also upheld against Ryanair and car manufacturer Dacia.
8 Aug 2025
31.3k
4
O'Leary versus O'Brien
Minister says Ryanair boss is a 'successful' man but he's wrong about MetroLink
31 Jul 2025
21.5k
64
fight or flight
Ryanair's Michael O'Leary takes heat for 'insulting' comments calling Metrolink a 'waste of money'
23 Jul 2025
20.6k
If it fits it flies
Michael O'Leary confirms Ryanair staff are paid commission to nail people on oversized cabin bags
21 Jul 2025
56.9k
119
French Strikes
Ryanair wants the EU to reform air traffic services after French strikes cancel 400 flights
6 Jul 2025
11.9k
41
Baggage
Ryanair to increase size of free ‘personal’ baggage allowance in the ‘coming weeks’
4 Jul 2025
27.8k
34
Air Travel
Ryanair introduces €500 fine for 'disruptive' passengers who have to be removed from plane
12 Jun 2025
13.3k
49
Bavaria
Ryanair flight makes emergency landing in Germany after nine injured in heavy turbulence
5 Jun 2025
24.5k
29
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