- Connecting fights to launch in Rome
- Extra flexibility for family and business fare class
- Simultaneous check in for outbound and return
- Fare Finder rebranded as ‘Feeling lucky’ from October
- Average fare to March 2017 was €46.
Ryanair are to launch a connecting flight facility as part of their so-called Always Getting Better programme.
The facility was announced at a press conference in London and will be launched at Rome Fiumicino airport, with connections at other airports to be rolled out shortly afterwards.
Family Extra becomes Family Plus, which the airline says offers more flexibility to change by sector and in-trip, as one of four booking categories to be introduced this month (April). Leisure Plus becomes Plus offering more flexibility to change by sector and in-trip ancilliaries, Business Plus becomes Flexi-Plus Business offering 50pc travel credit for cancellations while regular remains as the lead-in fare.
Express Booking to be introduced from April will allow customers Express booking use pre-saved preferences to book in three clicks, using saved information about bags, extras, seat preferences etc. to be saved as a default in the user’s profile. For future bookings, these can be re-used allowing for a much faster booking flow. The function is now available for solo travellers, and is being rolled out to groups, families, etc. shortly.
Auto Check-In to be introduced from April will allow customers to check-in simultaneously for both sectors when return seats are booked and receive both boarding cards
A Ryanair rooms facility to be introduced in April offers accommodation sourced from two new partners: Hostelsclub & B&Bs (five in total) offering guest-houses and Bed & Breakfasts across the Ireland, Britain and mainland Europe.
Ryanair Transport to be introduced from May and offering choices of transfers and parking available at many airports, Stansted & Gatwick Express tickets all bookable in the app.
Developments to be made available from My Ryanair in September include:
- Cashback offers for customers who book hotels or car hire
- Travel credits for use against future flights & extras
- Users’ notifications inbox
- Dual profiles allowing customers to create separate personal and business profiles
Travel Content to be introduced from September include destination guides in the app and on Ryanair.com website and bespoke written & video content in 5 languages in App.
Enhanced Search Functions to be introduced in October include multi-airport city search and a feeling lucky fare finder. Gift Vouchers in nine categories will be available.
Ryanair say they are continuing discussions with Aer Lingus and Norwegian Airlines – and other potential partners – with a view to launching connections with 3rd-party airlines in late summer. We also plan to sell flights operated by other airlines on Ryanair.com
Ryanair packaged holidays, available in the Ireland, Britain, Germany and Spain, with remaining markets to be rolled out later this year. The Holidays package includes 3,4,5 star hotels in Mediterranean resorts and for city breaks, and offers full consumer protection.
The Commission of Aviation Regulation says Ryanair are licensed to operate in irleand under their German partner’s license.
Kenny Jacobs said: “traffic has grown by over 50pc since Always Getting Better was introduced. As we expand the Ryanair route network, customers will for the first time be able to book connecting Ryanair flights on the Ryanair.com website, with a feeder flight service with other airlines following later this year.”
