27th Feb 2007 11:28
Ryanair Holdings PLC27 February 2007 10 NEW AIRCRAFT IN JUST TWO MONTHS 50 NEW ROUTES, 5,000 NEW JOBS, $700M INVESTMENT Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline today (Tuesday, 27th February 2007)welcomed the arrival of ten brand new aircraft that it will receive over thenext 2 months. These aircraft deliveries, worth $700 million will bring Europe'slowest fares to even more passengers. The aircraft will result in 50 new routesthat will create 5,000 new jobs. Speaking today, Peter Sherrard, Ryanair's Head of Communications, said: "Ryanair's $700 million investment will create 5,000 jobs across Europe as we expand our existing bases at Barcelona Girona, East Midlands, London Stansted and launch our second German base in Bremen. "Ryanair is starting 50 new routes all over Europe in the coming months, thanks to these aircraft, bringing even lower fares to European consumers. These new routes will provide a massive boost to local economies all over Europe with increased visitor numbers and massive savings for passengers. "Ryanair's no fuel surcharge guarantee is widening the gap between our low fares and the high prices of our fuel surcharging competitors. This is driving demand and attracting millions of additional passengers to Ryanair". Ends. Tuesday, 27th February 2007 For further information: Peter Sherrard - Ryanair Pauline McAlester - Murray ConsultantsTel: 00 353 1 812 1228 Tel: 00 353 1 4980 300 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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