Ryanair airline

Ryanair is an Irish ultra-low-cost airline headquartered in Swords, County Dublin, Ireland. Founded in 1984, it has grown to become Europe's largest airline, operating over 600 planes and serving more than 200 million passengers annually. The airline's route network spans 36 countries, including Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East. Ryanair's business model focuses on providing low-cost flights by operating a single aircraft type, the Boeing 737, and utilizing secondary airports to reduce costs. The company has a strong safety record and is known for its punctuality and efficiency. Ryanair Holdings plc, the parent company, also owns subsidiaries such as Ryanair DAC, Malta Air, Buzz, Lauda Europe, and Ryanair UK. The airline's CEO is Michael O'Leary, and the chairman is Stan McCarthy.