new ryanair base is CORK

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13.09.05
RYANAIR ANNOUNCES 15th EUROPEAN BASE AT CORK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
LOW FARE DOMESTIC FLIGHTS ARRIVE IN IRELAND

Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 low fares airline, today (Tuesday, 13th September 2005) announced Cork as its 15th European base. From 24th November 2005, Ryanair will base a brand new Boeing 737-800 aircraft worth $60M in Cork and add two new routes to Dublin and London Gatwick that will deliver more than 1 million passengers per annum on Ryanair’s four routes to and from Cork.

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Announcing Ryanair’s 15th European base at Cork International Airport today, Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, said:

“We are delighted to announce Cork International Airport as our 15th European base. Ryanair’s new Cork base will deliver 1 million passengers per annum, sustain 1,000 jobs in the region and allow the people of Cork and Munster to travel internationally and domestically for a fraction of existing prices.

“For the first time Irish passengers will be able to enjoy the benefits of Europe’s lowest fares and most punctual airline on a domestic route. More than 1,000 low fare seats will be available daily between Cork and Dublin acting as a major stimulus to the tourism and business life of Cork.

“Seats on these new routes are available for immediate booking on http://www.ryanair.com from €0.99 and we urge all passengers to book straight away as demand for fares this low fares will be huge”.

Speaking today, Joe Gantley, Chairman of Cork Airport Authority, said:

“The Board of CAA welcome Ryanair’s commitment to establishing a base in Cork and look forward to the contribution this will make to the continued growth of Cork Airport”.

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