9th Aug 2005 10:00
Ryanair Holdings PLC09 August 2005 RYANAIR BEATS EASYJET EVERY TIME CAA STATISTICS PROVE IT Ryanair, Europe's No.1 low fares airline today (Tuesday, 9th August 2005)celebrated its No. 1 position for market share from January to June 2005 on itsCork, Shannon and Knock routes to London. Speaking this morning, Peter Sherrard, Ryanair's Head of Communications said: "Easyjet's high fares have left them lagging far behind. These just released half-year statistics from the CAA show that passengers are voting with their feet choosing Ryanair's better punctuality, frequency and 50% lower fares. "Easyjet's cut and run decision last week to abandon half of their Shannon schedule just adds to these CAA figures that show passengers have no interest in their high fares". Route Ryanair Easyjet Ryanair position Cork London 43% 14% No. 1 Shannon London 46% 10% No. 1 Knock London 72% 28% No. 1 Source: CAA market share stats Jan - June 2005 Ends. Tuesday, 9th August 2005 For further information: Peter Sherrard - Ryanair Pauline McAlester - Murray Consultants00 353 1 8121228 00 353 1 4980300 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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