Ryanair adds extra 'gamechanger' planes to fleet ahead of summer holidays

28 April 2023 , 10:47

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Ryanair says the new planes are a "gamechanger" for the airline

Ryanair has announced plans to add new aircraft to its fleet, describing the planes as "gamechangers".

The budget carrier will be adding three new Boeing 737 8200 planes at London Luton Airport, which it claims will be "more environmentally friendly", and will reduce noise by 40%.

The move comes as the airline has also unveiled new flights to Béziers in France, Bologna in Italy, Malta, and Seville in Spain.

The extra aircraft mean that the airline will be able to offer over 140 weekly flights throughout the summer holidays, as it will be able to increase capacity by 4%.

To mark the occasion, the company also released fares from £29.99 each way, for travel between April and July 2023, in a flash sale on its website.

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Ryanair announced the new planes this week

Speaking at Luton airport, Ryanair DAC’s CEO Eddie Wilson said that the new planes would make the airline's operations at the airport would help in "reducing noise emissions by 40% and fuel consumption by 16%".

Jonathan Rayner, Chief Commercial Officer at London Luton Airport, said in a statement: "We are delighted to welcome the arrival of these three new fuel-efficient Ryanair aircraft at London Luton Airport.

"As well as our commitment to achieve Net Zero Carbon for our own airport emissions by 2040, we are working closely with our airlines to reduce their emissions and Ryanair’s investment in these next generation aircraft is an exciting development that underlines its commitment to working sustainably with LLA.

"We are looking forward to the busy summer months and our focus as ever is on delivering a simple and friendly passenger experience."

With summer holidays approaching fast, Brits planning holidays abroad may want to double check the latest wave of rules to navigate, from passports to hand luggage.

If you're heading to a country in the EU, you'll need to ensure your passport is considered valid.

This means that it needs to have been issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country, as well as being valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave.

Meanwhile, when it comes to packing your suitcase, make sure you familiarise yourself with your airline's hand luggage rules, as companies all have their own hand luggage policies; for Ryanair passengers, that means a small personal bag you can bring onboard for free, which must fit under the seat in front of you and be 40x20x25cm or smaller.

From an extra £5.30 you can purchase a second carry-on bag weighing up to 10kg, or a check-in from £11.50 if the former option is sold out because the cabin space is already allocated.

Prices vary significantly depending on when you opt for the extra baggage.

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