Ryanair considers ending Israel flights amid airport issues

    
• Ryanair may end flights to Israel due to disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport.
• Michael O'Leary, the CEO, expressed frustration over security problems.
• The airline is considering redirecting flights to other destinations.

During the presentation of the annual financial results, Michael O'Leary emphasized that currently Ryanair flights to Tel Aviv are suspended at least until the end of May. "I think we’re running out of patience too with Israel… flights to and from Tel Aviv," stated the head of the airline.

He also announced that the company is considering transferring the planes that previously served routes to Israel to other routes. This decision is due to the prolonged security issues at Israel's main airport.

The Ryanair management reported that in the financial year 2023, from the beginning of April 2022 to the end of March 2023, the company made a profit of €1.61 billion. This represents a 16 percent decline year-on-year.

Despite the challenges, the load factor remained at 94 percent, indicating constant passenger interest. Ryanair will continue to monitor the situation in Israel and make decisions based on the developments.

Ryanair is an Irish airline that revolutionized travel across Europe, becoming synonymous with low-cost flights. The company was founded in 1984 by the Ryan family, and its first flight was from Waterford, Ireland, to London using a small, 15-seat aircraft.

Ryanair is famous not only for cheap tickets but also for its controversial approach to additional services. Fees for checked baggage, seat selection, and even printing a boarding pass are elements that cause frustration for some and admiration for the business model's effectiveness in others.

The company follows the principle "you only pay for what you use," which helps to keep ticket prices very low.