Ryanair and the Corona Covid-19 virus, flight ops, etc...

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https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2020/0 ... r-flights/

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https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/ne ... 20926.html

Ryanair has announced it expects to operate
no further commercial flights
between 24 March and June 2020.

Europe’s biggest budget airline said its fleet is likely to be grounded for the entirety of April and May
following the “unprecedented restrictions” placed on travel amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

Flight bans across Europe have now closed the continent’s skies to all but a handful of rescue flights,
and Ryanair has stated that, based on the length of China’s lockdown,
most travel is likely to be suspended for three months.

“We do not expect to operate flights during the months of April and May at this time,
but this will clearly depend upon Government advice,
and we will in all cases comply with these instructions,” said the airline’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, in a statement.

However, the low-cost carrier said it would be offering its aircraft for repatriation flights
and to move emergency food supplies, vital medicine and personal protective equipment
around Europe where needed.

“As Europe’s borders become congested or closed,
it’s vital Ryanair plays its part to keep vital medicines and food supplies moving,” said Mr O’Leary.

“We are continuing to work with EU governments on rescue flights to return stranded passengers to their home country.
In all cases, these flights take place under maximum safety,
with daily disinfecting of aircraft, and no trolley service to minimise social contact.”

Passengers whose Ryanair flights have been cancelled due to new travel restrictions
will receive an email outlining their options over the next two weeks.

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/ne ... 20926.html

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https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-boeing-737-liberia/

Ryanair Operates Rare 7-Hour Boeing 737 Flight To Liberia

April 28, 2020

Ryanair is today operating a seven-hour flight to Liberia.
The Boeing 737 departed from Dublin at 07:36 and is currently scheduled to arrive in the Liberian capital at 13:30.
At the time of writing, it was flying over West Africa.

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