13th Sep 2005 13:00
Ryanair Holdings PLC13 September 2005 RYANAIR ANNOUNCES 15th EUROPEAN BASE AT CORK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LOW FARE DOMESTIC FLIGHTS ARRIVE IN IRELAND Ryanair, Europe's No. 1 low fares airline, today (Tuesday, 13th September 2005)announced Cork as its 15th European base. From 24th November 2005, Ryanair willbase a brand new Boeing 737-800 aircraft worth $60M in Cork and add two newroutes to Dublin and London Gatwick that will deliver more than 1 millionpassengers per annum on Ryanair's four routes to and from Cork. FROM TO STARTING FREQUENCY CORK DUBLIN 24th November 3 DailyCORK LONDON GATWICK 24th November 2 DailyCORK LIVERPOOL Existing 1 DailyCORK LONDON STANSTED Existing 4 Daily Announcing Ryanair's 15th European base at Cork International Airport today,Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, said: "We are delighted to announce Cork International Airport as our 15th European base. Ryanair's new Cork base will deliver 1 million passengers per annum, sustain 1,000 jobs in the region and allow the people of Cork and Munster to travel internationally and domestically for a fraction of existing prices. "For the first time Irish passengers will be able to enjoy the benefits of Europe's lowest fares and most punctual airline on a domestic route. More than 1,000 low fare seats will be available daily between Cork and Dublin acting as a major stimulus to the tourism and business life of Cork. "Seats on these new routes are available for immediate booking on www.ryanair.com from €0.99 and we urge all passengers to book straight away as demand for fares this low fares will be huge". Speaking today, Joe Gantley, Chairman of Cork Airport Authority, said: "The Board of CAA welcome Ryanair's commitment to establishing a base in Cork and look forward to the contribution this will make to the continued growth of Cork Airport". Ends. Tuesday, 13th September 2005 For further information: Peter Sherrard - Ryanair Pauline McAlester - Murray ConsultantsTel: 00 353 1 8121228 Tel: 00 353 1 4980300 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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