Ryanair

Is there really treasure at the end of the retail rainbow?
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Is there really treasure at the end of the retail rainbow?
By Linda Fox | April 16, 2014
There was a pantomime-like end to the CAPA Airlines in Transition event in Dublin last week when Ryanair’s former deputy chief executive hijacked proceedings somewhat. The intervention was all the Read More
Ryanair back on the GDS after ten years via Travelport agreement
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Ryanair back on the GDS after ten years via Travelport agreement
By Kevin May | March 11, 2014
Travelport will be the first global distribution system to have Ryanair fares for a decade after a significant u-turn in strategy by the low cost carrier. In a multi-year agreement announced by the Read More
Back to the future - Hotelopia steps again into EasyJet Holidays role
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Back to the future - Hotelopia steps again into EasyJet Holidays role
By Linda Fox | March 10, 2014
Hotelopia has been handed a contract of more than three years to furnish easyJet with hotel accommodation for its holidays arm. Statements from the TUI-owned brand and the airline say the deal come Read More
The curious case of Ryanair, the police, an airport, YouTube and bad weather
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The curious case of Ryanair, the police, an airport, YouTube and bad weather
By Karthick Prabu | February 24, 2014
[video_popup width="805" height="454" video_link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASDuLY3F4v0" video_image_link="https://www.tnooz.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Ryanair-flight-690x300.png"] A YouT Read More
Transavia says low cost carriers must embrace third party distribution
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Transavia says low cost carriers must embrace third party distribution
By Kevin May | January 28, 2014
One of Europe's oldest low cost carriers has added to a growing distribution debate by claiming its fellow airlines have "no option" but to overhaul their traditional ticketing model. Transavia, wh Read More
Ryanair fares now show up in Google Flight Search
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Ryanair fares now show up in Google Flight Search
By Sean O'Neil | January 22, 2014
After much hype, Ryanair, the Irish low-cost airline, revealed that its fare and availability data is now available via Google Flight Search, a metasearch tool. It's available for users of Google F Read More
GDSs acknowledge Ryanair renaissance over travel agency relationships
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GDSs acknowledge Ryanair renaissance over travel agency relationships
By Kevin May | January 17, 2014
Moves by Ryanair to re-enter the world of third party distribution through travel agencies are gathering pace ahead of an official launch of its corporate travel service. Revealed by Tnooz earlier Read More
Ryanair wants ticket distribution via agencies, talking to all three GDSs
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Ryanair wants ticket distribution via agencies, talking to all three GDSs
By Kevin May | January 15, 2014
When we said hell had frozen over at Ryanair, as it finally opened a Twitter account, we were being tongue in cheek - but it now appears the cold spell has continued in a serious way. Just three da Read More
Out in the open? Ryanair touts top-secret Google partnership
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Out in the open? Ryanair touts top-secret Google partnership
By Kevin May | January 12, 2014
Nothing like a story about two of the industry's most talked about brands - Ryanair and Google - working together to get people a bit hot under the collar. An interview with Ryanair CEO Michael O'L Read More
Willie pokes Michael... with Ryanair parody clip [VIDEO]
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Willie pokes Michael... with Ryanair parody clip [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | November 26, 2013
[video_popup width="805" height="454" video_link="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNUJ_td7eJc" video_image_link="https://www.tnooz.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ryanair-parody.jpg"] IAG (British Ai Read More
Ryanair continues digital offensive, unveils website improvements
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Ryanair continues digital offensive, unveils website improvements
By Linda Fox | October 30, 2013
Ryanair has unveiled a raft of improvements to its website aimed at making the booking process easier for passengers. The developments are the latest in what appears to be a softening from the airl Read More
EasyJet pulls ahead of Ryanair, British Airways closes in - Top UK travel websites, September 2013
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EasyJet pulls ahead of Ryanair, British Airways closes in - Top UK travel websites, September 2013
By PhocusWire | October 14, 2013
EasyJet has stretched its lead at the top of leading travel websites in the UK, moving further ahead of Ryanair as third placed British Airways narrows the gap on the Irish carrier. The gap between Read More
Big Data? How some airlines are making a Big Deal out of yours
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Big Data? How some airlines are making a Big Deal out of yours
By Viewpoints | October 10, 2013
The age-old mantra of "customer is king" has a new twist in travel – now it’s your data that rules. Yes, especially those of the Big Data variety. NB: This is an article by Kate Palmer, contributin Read More
Hell freezes over - Ryanair heads into social media (and some other tech stuff)
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Hell freezes over - Ryanair heads into social media (and some other tech stuff)
By Linda Fox | September 20, 2013
Ryanair - that low-cost airline renowned for not engaging in social media has this morning unveiled a digital marketing strategy including social media. The first clue came earlier this week when t Read More
What you need to know about web scraping: How to understand, identify, and sometimes stop
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What you need to know about web scraping: How to understand, identify, and sometimes stop
By Viewpoints | August 23, 2013
Here’s the thing about web scraping in the travel industry: everyone knows it exists but few know the details: How does web scraping happen and how will I know? Is web scraping just part of doing... Read More