Ryanair

[boeing 737 fan]

Hi everyone. Does anybody know why Ryanairs code is FR. Its just i really would like to know what the association is.

[Gonzo]

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....

[niknak]

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?

[vintage ATCO]

You don't necessarily get the code you want, it would depend on what was available.Presumably IATA are the final arbiters.

[boeing 737 fan]

hi again. Thanks to everyone who sent me a reply its made things a lot clearer

[Don't Tell Him Pike]

I think I heard somewhere that the firm was started by Frank Ryan.
Or did I dream it???

[millerman]

Could it stand for F***ing Ryanair! ?