Ryanairis an Irish airline headquartered in Dublin. Its biggest operational base however is at London Stansted Airport. It is one of Europe's largest low-cost carriers and one of Europe's most successful airlines, operating on 362 routes to 22 countries. Over the years it has evolved into a profitable airline, running at remarkable margins by passing its costs directly to its customers.

 

In the current year Ryanair will carry over 35m. passengers on 440 low fare routes across 24 European countries. They have 18 European bases and a fleet of over 100 brand new Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with firm orders for a further 138 new aircraft, which will be delivered over the next six years. These additional aircraft will allow Ryanair to double in size to over 70m. passengers p.a. by 2012. Ryanair currently employs a team of 3,500 people, comprising over 25 different nationalities.