3rd Aug 2007 10:30
Ryanair Holdings PLC03 August 2007 RYANAIR GUARANTEES NO PRICE FIXING, NO FUEL SURCHARGES, JUST THE LOWEST FARES...ALWAYS Releases 2.7m tickets for just £10* to mark BA's £270m price fixing fine Ryanair, Britain's largest airline today (Friday, 3rd August 2007) called onboth British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to immediately remove their unnecessaryand unjustified fuel surcharges. Ryanair, which this year will carry over 50mpassengers is the only airline to guarantee its passenger will not now or everlevy a fuel surcharge. Ryanair is also the only airline in Britain to guaranteethe lowest fares. On every route which Ryanair operates, passengers can obtain adouble the difference refund if they can find a lower fare for any similaritinerary, with any competitor airline. To date very few claims have been madeunder this guarantee, because Ryanair almost always offers the lowest fares,with a guarantee of no fuel surcharges and a guarantee of no price fixingeither. Speaking at this morning's press conference, Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Learysaid: "There is only one way that British passengers and visitors can guarantee that they are getting the lowest fare, guarantee that they won't suffer a fuel surcharge and guarantee that they won't be subject to price fixing and that is to book with Ryanair, Britain's favourite airline. "To mark a week when British Airways and Virgin Atlantic admitted to price fixing and overcharging passengers, Ryanair is releasing 2.7m seats for travel through September, October and November this year at an all inclusive price of just £10* one way. This £10* fare includes all taxes, fees and charges, with a guarantee of no price fixing and no fuel surcharges either. The fuel surcharges levied by British Airways, Virgin Atlantic are just their latest price fixing scam. The flag carrier airlines have been price fixing for years, which is why they regularly apply for and obtain anti-trust immunity from both the US and European authorities. "Ryanair's fares are significantly lower than BA's and yet we guarantee no fuel surcharges. If we can do it, then there is no justification for BA's fuel surcharges, which are just a hidden fare increase which should be included in BA's fares. Passengers have no choice in avoiding these unfair fuel surcharges which are just another rip off of the travelling public by British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and others. "This week's revelations that BA was engaged in price fixing, as well as losing thousands of passengers bags proves yet again that passengers who want a fair fare should fly with Ryanair, the only airline that delivers the lowest fares, the best punctuality, the youngest fleet of aircraft, with a guarantee of no price fixing and no fuel surcharges either". These 2.7m £10* fares will sell out quickly, so passengers who want to avail ofthem should book this week at www.ryanair.com. \* Terms and conditions apply Ends. Friday, 3rd August 2007 For reference: Pauline McAlester, Murray Consultants Limited Tel: +353-1-4980300 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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