Ryanair has announced potential disruptions affecting flights out of the UK on December 27 due to adverse weather conditions. The low-cost airline is urging passengers to stay updated using the Ryanair app for the latest information on their flights. A statement on the airline's website informs travelers: "Affected passengers will be notified and any passengers travelling to/from the UK on Fri 27 Dec should check their Ryanair app for the latest updates on their flight."
The airline expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by these weather conditions, asserting, "We regret any inconvenience caused to passengers by these weather conditions, which are outside of Ryanair's control and affect all airlines operating to/from The UK Fri 27 Dec." Ryanair operates from numerous UK airports, including London Stansted, Edinburgh, and Belfast International, among others.
This alert coincides with news of Ryanair's expansion plans as part of its winter 2024 schedule. The airline is set to introduce 13 new routes from Belfast and has increased the frequency of winter flights to three popular city destinations—Krakow, Alicante, and London—starting October 27.
Since reopening its Belfast base in 2023, Ryanair has experienced significant growth, reporting a 64% increase in customer traffic compared to pre-pandemic levels. The airline has announced the transfer of over 50,000 winter seats to Belfast International Airport as it seeks to bolster its operations there.
Dara Brady, Ryanair's Chief Marketing Officer, commented on this commitment, stating, "Since reopening Ryanair's base in 2023, we have grown and invested heavily in the region with 2x based aircraft ($200million investment) and support of over 850 local jobs, as well as driving important inbound tourism year-round." He also highlighted, "Through our continuing investment, we have grown our Belfast operation by +64 percent vs. pre-Covid levels, and we will continue to grow at Belfast."
Brady added, "Ryanair looks forward to continuing our positive relationship with Belfast International Airport and the growth opportunity it presents. We look forward to carrying millions more Belfast citizens/visitors onboard our Ryanair flights over the years to come." This optimistic outlook reflects Ryanair's plans to not only weather the challenges presented by the current weather disruptions but to also grow and strengthen its ties to the Belfast community.
Passengers flying to or from the UK are advised to stay alert and keep checking the Ryanair app for the latest information. The airline aims to provide the best travel experience possible, even amid challenging circumstances.
