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Old 2nd Mar 2006, 21:22
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Hi everyone. Does anybody know why Ryanairs code is FR. Its just i really would like to know what the association is.
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Hi.

We in ATC use a different code for identifying aircraft operators than airlines themselves. airports and travel agetns etc. We use a three letter code, and Ryanair is RYR to us.

As to the answer to 'why FR?, I have no idea. Perhaps posting this in the 'Airport, Airlines and Routes' Forum might get an answer....
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Old 2nd Mar 2006, 22:07
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Ryanair was the brainchild and originally financed by the Ryan Family, multi millionaires in other sectors of industry, (as well as Tony Ryan being an Irish international rugb y union player).

FR = Family Ryan?
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You don't necessarily get the code you want, it would depend on what was available.Presumably IATA are the final arbiters.
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hi again. Thanks to everyone who sent me a reply its made things a lot clearer
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I think I heard somewhere that the firm was started by Frank Ryan.
Or did I dream it???
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Could it stand for F***ing Ryanair! ?
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