19th Mar 2015 16:54
LONDON (Alliance News) - Ryanair Holdings PLC Thursday said it has not considered and has no intention of considering setting up a transatlantic project in light of the press coverage in recent days.
On Tuesday, a number of newspapers and online news sites ran a story which said the airliner had been granted approval to develop a transatlantic service between Europe and America.
"In the light of recent press coverage, the board of Ryanair Holdings PLC wishes to clarify that it has not considered or approved any transatlantic project and does not intend to do so.," it said in a short statement.
Ryanair shares closed up 0.9% to 10.70 pence per share on Thursday.
By Joshua Warner; [email protected]; @JoshAlliance
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