Ryanair Launches Record Winter 2024 Schedule for Cork with 23 Routes and 85% Traffic Growth

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Ryanair, Ireland's No. 1 airline, has launched its Winter 2024 schedule for Cork, featuring 23 routes, including two new routes to Brussels Charleroi and Rome Ciampino, as well as extra flights on two popular routes. The airline has invested heavily in the region, with three Cork-based aircraft representing a $300m investment and supporting over 1,500 local jobs. Ryanair's Winter 2024 schedule marks an 85% traffic growth at Cork since 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ryanair has launched its Winter 2024 schedule for Cork, featuring 23 routes and including two new routes to Brussels Charleroi and Rome Ciampino.
  • The airline has invested $300m in Cork, supporting over 1,500 local jobs.
  • Ryanair has operated to/from Cork for 37 years, carrying over 20 million passengers to date.
  • The airline has reported an 85% traffic growth at Cork since 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Ryanair's new enviro-efficient B-737 Gamechanger aircraft offers a 16% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 40% reduction in noise.
  • A limited-time seat sale is available, with fares starting from just EUR21.99 on the Ryanair website.

Statistics:

  • Ryanair's Winter 2024 schedule features 23 routes from Cork.
  • The airline has invested $300m in Cork, supporting over 1,500 local jobs.
  • Since 2019, Ryanair has reported an 85% traffic growth at Cork.
  • Ryanair has carried over 20 million passengers to/from Cork over the past 37 years.
  • The new enviro-efficient B-737 Gamecharger aircraft offers a 16% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 40% reduction in noise.

Sources:

  • Ryanair DAC press release, October 2, 2023
  • Ryanair.com
  • Cork Airport statement