Ryanair
Airlines · Ireland
Ryanair is Europe's largest airline group, selling very cheap seats on short point-to-point flights and earning extra from add-ons like bags, seats and onboard sales.
What makes it different
A third of its revenue comes from extras, not tickets.
€4.99BAncillary revenueFY2026
Fares are kept low to fill planes, while bags, seats, priority boarding and onboard sales earn the extra.
How big it is
How big is Ryanair?
€15.54BRevenueFY2026
208.4MPassengersFY2026
27,081EmployeesFY2026
How it makes money FY2026
Mostly fares, a third extras.
- Scheduled revenue68%€10.56B
- Ancillary revenue32%€4.99B
How the business works
One fleet. Full planes. Lowest cost.
- 1One aircraft type
- 2Short point-to-point routes
- 3Low fares, online
Low cost per passenger lets its fares undercut rivals.
Who owns it
- Other shareholders (below 3% each)64.9%
- Capital Group14.6%
- MFS4.7%
CEO: Michael O'Leary
Who it competes with
Key moments
- 1984Ryanair Limited incorporated
- 1985First flights
- 1992New management copies the low-fare model
- 1997Initial public offering
- 2013Order for 180 Boeing 737-800
Sources
Every number on this page comes from Ryanair's own reports.
Full profile
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What Ryanair tracks27 metrics
Passengers
Load factor
Fleet size
Results, quarter by quarterwith a chart
Revenue
Profit
Margin
Where the money comes from5 regions
Italy
Spain
United Kingdom
The full timeline17 moments
2006
2017
2026
Ryanair vs Lufthansa Groupside by side
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