Ryanair Expands Winter 2024 Schedule in Cork, Ireland

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Ryanair has announced the launch of its record Winter 2024 schedule in Cork, Ireland, which includes 23 routes, 2 new routes to Brussels Charleroi and Rome Ciampino, and extra flights on 2 popular routes to Lanzarote and Manchester. This expansion supports over 1,500 local jobs and drives year-round inbound tourism. The airline has invested $300m in 3 Cork-based aircraft, including a new enviro-efficient B-737 Gamechanger that reduces CO2 emissions by 16% and noise by 40%.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ryanair has launched its Winter 2024 schedule in Cork, Ireland, with 23 routes, including 2 new routes to Brussels Charleroi and Rome Ciampino.
  • The airline has added extra flights on 2 popular routes to Lanzarote and Manchester, offering customers in the Munster and South-Leinster regions more choice and regular connections at the lowest fares in Europe.
  • Ryanair has operated to/from Cork for the past 37 years, carrying over 20 million passengers to date.
  • The airline has invested heavily in the region, including 3 Cork-based aircraft, which represent a $300m investment and support over 1,500 local jobs.
  • Ryanair's new B-737 Gamechanger aircraft reduces CO2 emissions by 16% and noise by 40%, making it a more environmentally friendly option.
  • The airline has launched a limited-time seat sale with fares available from just EUR21.99.
  • Ryanair is committed to Ireland's regional development, with +85% traffic growth at Cork since 2019/pre-Covid.
  • Tara Finn, Head of Aviation Business Development at Cork Airport, has praised Ryanair's continued commitment and investment in the region.

Statistics:

  • Ryanair has carried over 20 million passengers to/from Cork since the airline's start in the region in 1987.
  • The airline has invested $300m in 3 Cork-based aircraft.
  • The new B-737 Gamechanger aircraft reduces CO2 emissions by 16% and noise by 40%.
  • Ryanair's Winter 2024 schedule includes 23 routes from Cork, with 2 new routes to Brussels Charleroi and Rome Ciampino.
  • The airline has added extra flights on 2 popular routes to Lanzarote and Manchester.

Sources:

  • ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk
  • M2 Communications - http://www.m2.co.uk