SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of OCTOBER, 2006
RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
c/o Ryanair Ltd Corporate Head Office
Dublin Airport
County Dublin Ireland
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934.
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in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
RYANAIR OPENS 2 NEW ROUTES TO WARSAW AND STOCKHOLM
& EXTENDS PRIORITY BOARDING OPTION TO ALL PASSENGERS
Ryanair, Ireland's favourite airline, today (Wednesday, 18th October 2006)
announced 2 new routes from Dublin to Warsaw and Stockholm. This brings to 20
the number of new European routes that Ryanair will launch from Dublin in 2007
and takes to 71 the number of low fare destinations that Ryanair offers to
Dublin passengers. These 20 new routes from Dublin in 2007 prove a number of
points:
1) There is ample room at Dublin airport to grow
2) There will be increased competition between RY and AL regardless of whether
the current bid succeeds or not. This increased competition between RY and
AL disproves the claims of those who suggest that the Ryanair offer will
lead to less competition and higher fares.
3) AL's high fares will be forced down through competition - better deal for
consumers.
DESTINATION STARTS RYANAIR FARE AER LINGUS FARE
F'ventura Dec EUR22 EUR79
F'hshafen Dec EUR22 EUR55 (Munich)
Grenoble Dec EUR22 EUR55
Madrid Dec EUR22 EUR55
Tenerife Dec EUR22 EUR79
Turin Dec EUR22 EUR55
Almeria Jan EUR22 EUR65
Seville Jan EUR22 EUR65
Vitoria Jan EUR22 EUR55
Bologna Feb EUR22 EUR55
Pula (Croatia) Feb EUR22 EUR65 (Dubrovnik)
Warsaw Feb EUR24 EUR65
Oslo Dec EUR22 NO SERVICE
Tampere Dec EUR22 NO SERVICE
Billund Jan EUR22 NO SERVICE
Rzeszow Jan EUR22 NO SERVICE
Alghero (Sardinia) Feb EUR22 NO SERVICE
Malta Feb EUR22 NO SERVICE
Stockholm Feb EUR24 NO SERVICE
Trapani (Sicily) Feb EUR22 NO SERVICE
Current lowest offers - one way tax and charges included
Ryanair also announced today a new online check-in and priority boarding service
enhancement that will allow all passengers to enjoy online check-in / priority
boarding for just GBP2/EUR3 per flight from 1st November 2006. This service
improvement will extend the option of priority boarding to all passengers and
not just those travelling without checked in bags as was previously the case.
Passengers travelling with checked in luggage will (from 1st November) be able
to enjoy priority boarding at departure gates for GBP2/EUR3 per flight. These
passengers will then be entitled to board the aircraft first and choose their
seats. This will be particularly advantageous for families and groups who wish
to travel together.
Those travelling with hand luggage only will also have the option to enjoy the
double benefit of bypassing airport check-in queues and avail of priority
boarding at the departure gate by checking in on line for just GBP2/EUR3 per
flight.
From 1st November, families with children will no longer be pre-boarded however
they will have the option of online check-in and priority boarding if travelling
without checked in luggage or priority boarding purchased at the airport if
travelling with checked in bags.
Announcing these new routes and additional service enhancements, Mr. Michael
Cawley Ryanair's Deputy CEO said:
"Ryanair's continued expansion is great news for passengers who will
enjoy our lowest fares to even more destinations. The arrival of Ryanair
means just one thing for all passengers, whether in Dublin, Warsaw or
Stockholm - lower fares, better service, more flights and a welcome
saving from the high fares of Aer Lingus, LOT and SAS.
"The launch of 20 low fare Ryanair routes from Dublin, starting December
will enable passengers to travel to 71 destinations throughout Europe
for less than half the price of Aer Lingus. There is plenty of room for
all European airlines to grow from Dublin and Ryanair is growing fastest
because passengers are voting with their feet in favour of the lowest
fares. Regardless of whether Ryanair offer for Aer Lingus succeeds,
these new routes mean that the two airlines will continue to compete
vigorously with each other as well as with the 50 other high fare
airlines currently serving Dublin to deliver lower fares and a better
deal for consumers.
"We are also pleased to extend the option of priority boarding to all
passengers, including those travelling with checked in bags. This will
make the airport experience much more pleasurable for all of our
passengers, allowing them to go to the front of queues at departure
gates and choose their preferred seats on board. From 1st November for
just GBP2/EUR3 per person per flight, families, groups and friends will
be able to guarantee their seats together on board.
"From the same date and for the same price, passengers travelling with
hand luggage only will enjoy the double benefit of bypassing check-in
queues and priority boarding when they check in on-line.
"Ryanair's No. 1 customer service already delivers the lowest fares, the
best punctuality and the youngest aircraft. Now, Ryanair's passengers
will also be able to enjoy a hassle free airport experience by avoiding
queues at airport check-in and departure gates with our new online
check-in and priority boarding service".
Ends. Wednesday, 18th October 2006
For further information:
Peter Sherrard - Ryanair Pauline McAlester - Murray Consultants
Tel: 00 353 1 8121228 Tel: 00 353 1 4980300
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC
Date: 18 October 2006
By:___/s/ James Callaghan____
James Callaghan
Company Secretary & Finance Director