10th Jan 2007 10:00
Ryanair Holdings PLC10 January 2007 RYANAIR IS EUROPE'S GREENEST, CLEANEST AIRLINE BUY ONE FLIGHT AND GET A SECOND ABSOLUTELY FREE* Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline today (Wednesday, 10th January 2007)celebrated being Europe's Greenest Cleanest Airline by giving away a millionfree* seats (taxes reduced to zero) - one with each flight booked before the18th January 2007. The Stern Report confirmed that aviation accounts for just 1.6% of globalgreenhouse gas emissions. Over the past 5 years, Ryanair has invested over $10billion in brand new aircraft, which has delivered a 50% reduction in CO2emissions and a 45% reduction in fuel burn and noise. The Dutch ConsumerOrganisation has recently confirmed that Ryanair is Europe's greenest, cleanestairline. Gordon Brown's decision to double APD from £5 to £10 per ticket will generateover £1 billion in tax revenue for the Government. At £10 on an average £28ticket, Ryanair passengers are being taxed at over 35%. These taxes areregressive and ineffective. Gordon Brown won't spend any of this money on theenvironment. He is just using the environment to steal more taxes from ordinarypassengers. Speaking today Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, said: "The Stern Report has confirmed that aviation accounts for just 1.6% of global green house gas emissions. The Dutch Consumer Organisation has recognised that passengers flying with Ryanair are choosing Europe's cleanest and greenest airline. "Over the past 5 years, Ryanair has achieved a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 45% reduction in fuel burn and noise by investing over $10 billion in brand new aircraft. Ryanair now operates the youngest, quietest, most fuel efficient fleet in the industry. "To celebrate being Europe's lowest fare and greenest airline, Ryanair is giving away a free* flight (taxes reduced to zero) with all bookings made before the 18th January. This special offer lasts one week only and demand will be very strong so we urge passengers to book immediately on www.ryanair.com. "Since aviation accounts for just 1.6% of global emissions it is neither the cause of nor the solution to global warming. Passengers flying with Ryanair are already doing their bit by choosing Europe's greenest and cleanest airline". * Offer starts 11th January 2007, 2nd free flight for travel between 16thJanuary 2007 and 8th February 2007. Terms and conditions apply - seewww.ryanair.com for details Ends. Wednesday, 10th January 2007 Peter Sherrard - Ryanair Pauline McAlester - Murray Consultants Tel: 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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