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LLBG in question
There are reports today that Michael O'Leary is dissatisfied with the arrangements at Ben Gurion International. The National:
If Ryanair do indeed withdraw flights to LLBG, which airline(s) are most likely to benefit?
September 11, 2025
Ireland's Ryanair might not return to Israel even after its war in Gaza subsides, group chief executive Michael O'Leary said on Thursday.
The low-cost carrier is being “messed around” by Israeli airport authorities, Mr O'Leary told reporters in Dublin after Ryanair's annual general meeting, Reuters reported.
In June, Ryanair said it would not resume operations to Ben Gurion International Airport, in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, before October 25.
“I think there is a real possibility that we won't bother going back to Israel … when the current violence” recedes, Mr O'Leary said on Thursday.
Ryanair, in particular, is frustrated with Ben Gurion's policy of charging the airline a higher rate for use of the airport's main terminal amid the closure of the cheaper terminal for security reasons, Mr O'Leary said.
“Unless the Israelis kind of get their act together and stop messing us around, frankly, we have far more growth elsewhere in Europe,” he was quoted as saying.
A representative from Ryanair did not provide an additional statement when asked for comment by The National.
Ireland's Ryanair might not return to Israel even after its war in Gaza subsides, group chief executive Michael O'Leary said on Thursday.
The low-cost carrier is being “messed around” by Israeli airport authorities, Mr O'Leary told reporters in Dublin after Ryanair's annual general meeting, Reuters reported.
In June, Ryanair said it would not resume operations to Ben Gurion International Airport, in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, before October 25.
“I think there is a real possibility that we won't bother going back to Israel … when the current violence” recedes, Mr O'Leary said on Thursday.
Ryanair, in particular, is frustrated with Ben Gurion's policy of charging the airline a higher rate for use of the airport's main terminal amid the closure of the cheaper terminal for security reasons, Mr O'Leary said.
“Unless the Israelis kind of get their act together and stop messing us around, frankly, we have far more growth elsewhere in Europe,” he was quoted as saying.
A representative from Ryanair did not provide an additional statement when asked for comment by The National.
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From: Not so many places currently
There are reports today that Michael O'Leary is dissatisfied with the arrangements at Ben Gurion International. The National:
If Ryanair do indeed withdraw flights to LLBG, which airline(s) are most likely to benefit?
If Ryanair do indeed withdraw flights to LLBG, which airline(s) are most likely to benefit?
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From: Warwickshire
Has anyone any idea why Stuttgart and Kyiv have appeared on the app as connected airports but (obviously) no flights actually bookable? No other destinations are offered from either. I know Kyiv had a number of Ryanair flights prior the war and Stuttgart was served from Manchester (plus others?)
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From: Midlands
This B38M for RUK seems to have caught many by surprise (Me included).
If Ryanair UK required an additional a/c for service expansion, the logical thought would be that an additional transfer of a B738 would be in order, given the high amount of B38M’s delivered to Ryanair in recent weeks. (07 this month alone!)
As I type this, Ryanair have 14 B38M a/c remaining to be delivered. (Which Boeing have promised by the end of Oct 25). Of which, 09 are accounted for, 05 are yet to be publicly identified. Thus, the possibility that additional B38M’s have been allocated to RUK.
Anyone able to confirm?
Ryanair Boeing B38M On Order
If Ryanair UK required an additional a/c for service expansion, the logical thought would be that an additional transfer of a B738 would be in order, given the high amount of B38M’s delivered to Ryanair in recent weeks. (07 this month alone!)
As I type this, Ryanair have 14 B38M a/c remaining to be delivered. (Which Boeing have promised by the end of Oct 25). Of which, 09 are accounted for, 05 are yet to be publicly identified. Thus, the possibility that additional B38M’s have been allocated to RUK.
Anyone able to confirm?
Ryanair Boeing B38M On Order
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From: South East
Ryanair UK operates 2 kinds of route;
- UK domestic, shorter than average
- UK to non-EU destinations, longer than the average.
For the fuel savings it’s no surprise Ryanair UK is getting some of the 300+ Ryanair 737Max aircraft on order. It’s good business.
- UK domestic, shorter than average
- UK to non-EU destinations, longer than the average.
For the fuel savings it’s no surprise Ryanair UK is getting some of the 300+ Ryanair 737Max aircraft on order. It’s good business.
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From: UK
Ryanair UK are short of aircraft in general and have been told off on more than one occasion recently by the CAA for operating EU registered aircraft on flights between the UK-Non EU destinations!
MAN are due to get an additional aircraft this winter so it would not surprise me if it ends up there…
MAN are due to get an additional aircraft this winter so it would not surprise me if it ends up there…
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From: SYD
As Ryanair UK adds the higher capacity MAX8, it is likely that these aircraft will slot in to grow the market on established popular routes from the main bases. The -8AS is easier to fill on newly-introduced routes, or at a prospective new base. The -8AS fleet can be cascaded to new routes as required; larger aircraft are best suited to the perennial favourites.
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From: UK
Michael O'Leary still unhappy with LLBG
No Winter RYR flights to Ben Gurion International currently planned. The Journal:
RYANAIR HAS CONFIRMED it will not restart flights to Tel Aviv, after demanding assurances from Ben Gurion Airport.
The airline said it would only restart the routes when it receives guarantees over terminal costs and is provided with the same summer slots next year that it received this year.
Last week, Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary told reporters that Ben Gurion Airport had until Tuesday to guarantee it would keep “low-cost” charges if Ryanair flights were moved to the “high-cost” terminal and that it will have all its slots back next year.
He said if this did not happen the airline would not be returning to operation in Israel, adding: “Frankly, it wouldn’t cost me much of a thought.”
Ryanair’s services to Tel Aviv were repeatedly disrupted this summer due to security concerns over Israeli airspace and the airport’s decisions to, on occasion, move Ryanair from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 – which carries higher costs.
Today, a spokesperson for the airline said: “We are fed up having our low-fare flights repeatedly messed around by Ben Gurion Airport.
“It is absurd that they refused to confirm our summer 2026 slots, when summer 2026 schedules are already on sale.
“We appreciate that many airlines, including Ryanair, cancelled their flights to/from Tel Aviv this summer, but only because it was unsafe to operate there.
“We are not willing to restart loss-making flights to/from Tel Aviv for the winter season, without the certainty that our summer 2026 historic slots have been confirmed.”
Ryanair said it has “no difficulty” working with the Tel Aviv airport to temporarily move to Terminal 3 but said this should come with Terminal One rates
“Until such time as Ben Gurion Airport confirm our historic S26 slots, and confirm that they will in future keep T1 open, we will not restart low-fare flights to/from Tel Aviv this winter.”
Ben Gurion Airport has been contacted for comment.
The airline said it would only restart the routes when it receives guarantees over terminal costs and is provided with the same summer slots next year that it received this year.
Last week, Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary told reporters that Ben Gurion Airport had until Tuesday to guarantee it would keep “low-cost” charges if Ryanair flights were moved to the “high-cost” terminal and that it will have all its slots back next year.
He said if this did not happen the airline would not be returning to operation in Israel, adding: “Frankly, it wouldn’t cost me much of a thought.”
Ryanair’s services to Tel Aviv were repeatedly disrupted this summer due to security concerns over Israeli airspace and the airport’s decisions to, on occasion, move Ryanair from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 – which carries higher costs.
Today, a spokesperson for the airline said: “We are fed up having our low-fare flights repeatedly messed around by Ben Gurion Airport.
“It is absurd that they refused to confirm our summer 2026 slots, when summer 2026 schedules are already on sale.
“We appreciate that many airlines, including Ryanair, cancelled their flights to/from Tel Aviv this summer, but only because it was unsafe to operate there.
“We are not willing to restart loss-making flights to/from Tel Aviv for the winter season, without the certainty that our summer 2026 historic slots have been confirmed.”
Ryanair said it has “no difficulty” working with the Tel Aviv airport to temporarily move to Terminal 3 but said this should come with Terminal One rates
“Until such time as Ben Gurion Airport confirm our historic S26 slots, and confirm that they will in future keep T1 open, we will not restart low-fare flights to/from Tel Aviv this winter.”
Ben Gurion Airport has been contacted for comment.
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From: UK
Appears Ryanair will no longer ( from tomorrow) accept home printed boarding passes it must be digital on your device. However if after checking in online and getting the appropriate QR you either loose or run out of power in your device they will print you one at the airport free of charge
Well according to Martin Lewis
Well according to Martin Lewis
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From: earth
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From: Norwich
The android version of the app recently got a new feature that has been missing for a long time - the ability to turn off different types of alerts instead of them all being rolled into one.
Unfortunately turning off marketing has done sweet fa to the multiple times a week "you should book a flight now!" alerts.
Unfortunately turning off marketing has done sweet fa to the multiple times a week "you should book a flight now!" alerts.
Paxing All Over The World
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From: Hertfordshire, UK.
Reported on another airline news site:
Portuguese authorities have told Ryanair that the carrier must not refuse boarding to passengers with paper boarding passes, warning that it would be in violation of EU air passenger rights.
Earlier this week, Ryanair implemented its new digital-only boarding pass policy, requiring all passengers to check in online and use the Ryanair app to receive their digital pass. Although almost all passengers today have smartphones, the airline says it will still accommodate those without smartphones or other special requirements at no extra charge.
Earlier this week, Ryanair implemented its new digital-only boarding pass policy, requiring all passengers to check in online and use the Ryanair app to receive their digital pass. Although almost all passengers today have smartphones, the airline says it will still accommodate those without smartphones or other special requirements at no extra charge.
