by admin | Mar 27, 2025 | air travel, airfares, airline industry, flights, flying
Ryanair, the budget carrier, has introduced a new subscription plan designed to significantly reduce travel costs for those who fly frequently.
The fresh Prime subscription service made its debut on March 24, providing a range of benefits such as special privileges and exclusives.
seating
sales and free
travel insurance
It has a price of £79 for a year-long subscription, as mentioned
Ryanair
The membership perks for this service encompass “guaranteed reserved seating at no cost, complimentary travel insurance, and entry into twelve special member-only ticket sales each year.” This ensures that ‘Prime’ members can secure the most advantageous flight deals throughout the entire year.
The no-frills airline says the subscription will equate to £420 in savings for members who fly 12 times per year and even members who only fly three times a year will reportedly save themselves up to £105. But before you get too excited, there are a few fine-print details travellers should be aware of. For one, Ryanair is limiting access to the Prime subscription to 250,000 airline members on a first-come, first-served basis. So if you don’t already have a myRyanair account, you’ll need to get one quickly to be eligible for the scheme.
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Additionally, the subscription is presently accessible exclusively to members residing in specific countries because of constraints related to insurance coverage. Currently, Ryanair Prime is available solely to members from these countries:
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Austria
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Belgium
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France
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Germany
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Greece
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Italy
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Ireland
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Netherlands
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United Kingdom
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Poland
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Portugal
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Spain
Certain age restrictions apply regarding who can fully benefit from the subscription’s travel insurance coverage. Individuals within the European Union who are 70 years of age or older at the time they join, including those turning 70 during the policy term, won’t qualify for particular medical benefits with the Prime travel insurance plan.
A key detail travelers ought to keep in mind is that they’ll have just one opportunity each month to take advantage of the exclusive seat sales meant for members. As stated on the airline’s site: “For those who subscribe to Ryanair Prime, you’re entitled to secure as many as 12 complimentary spots for yourself and another dozen free seats for your chosen Ryanair Prime Companion within certain areas across particular routes throughout your subscription period. Should preferred seating not be accessible, standard random assignment comes into play.” To include a Ryanair Prime Companion under their account, members simply need to pay an extra voucher charge. While these companions enjoy most perks associated with being part of the program, booking responsibilities remain solely with the main subscriber.
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The 12-month timer starts once you pay the £79 fee and will renew automatically unless you cancel it. Just remember, you can’t use a Ryanair gift card to cover the cost of a Prime membership. Even with these minor limitations detailed in the terms, the advantages for those who frequently fly with Ryanair stand out. As stated
Ryanair
CMO, Dara Brady says, “If you enjoy frequent flights and want to save money, choosing Ryanair ‘Prime’ is an obvious choice.”
by admin | Mar 25, 2025 | airline industry, business, civil aviation, flying, government
Airlines operating internationally within Nigeria have complied with the request from Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, instructing them to use local catering services for meal provisions during their flights.
Starting from October 2024, the Federal Government has urged international carriers to use local catering services; however, these airlines have not heeded this request.
Subsequently, Keyamo warned that he would dismiss the summer schedules of international carriers which decline to use local catering services for their external meals. These airlines agree to adhere to this schedule every quarter to maintain their operational rights within the nation.
As of 2023, the in-flight catering market has been estimated at $17.8 billion and is forecasted to grow to approximately $30.2 billion by the year 2033, based on an analysis conducted by Fact.MR.
Although industry players welcomed the government’s decision, departing travelers voiced complaints regarding the in-flight cuisine, with most dishes being international specialties.
Several major airlines already possess catering units where they have established their reliability over time.
This hesitation from these airlines to utilize Nigerian catering services has excluded the country from accessing the $17.8 billion market opportunity.
Nevertheless, during a stakeholders meeting last month, Keyamo announced that entry into and departure from Nigeria would hinge upon accords made with a domestic catering service.
He stated that foreign airlines had the option to cease operations in Nigeria if they believed they couldn’t support local caterers.
He stated, “I won’t endorse the summer timetable for international carriers unless they present an accord demonstrating collaboration with our domestic food service providers.”
You can cease your flights to Nigeria if you refuse to support local catering services here, and airlines like Air Peace will handle these routes instead.
On Monday, the catering staff at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos informed our correspondent that following the minister’s firm warning in February, international airlines began to favor their services.
Abimbola Olatunde, who requested that her business name remain confidential, expressed surprise at being contacted by two global airlines regarding their passenger meal services.
I couldn’t fathom the airlines agreeing with the minister since this is something we’ve demanded for ages, yet nobody seemed to hear our pleas.
“Two international airlines have approached me alone but I have only started with one. As a matter of fact, they also ask that I handle their drinks. I am happy and I must appreciate the minister for his foresight and resolve to also help boost Nigeria’s economy through aviation and its components,”she said.
The President of the Association of Foreign Airlines Representatives in Nigeria, Dr Kingsley Nwokoma, in a telephone conversation with our correspondent confirmed that the foreign airlines had started obeying the directive of the government.
He mentioned further that the minister’s instruction emphasized the importance of boosting support for local food vendors and traditional Nigerian cuisine aboard.
“As I converse with you, I traveled from Lagos to New York on Virgin Atlantic, and during the flight, they served Nigerian jollof rice along with some snacks. This experience only strengthens my belief. It shows that airlines have realized Nigeria should not stand idle when its caterers can also profit from this sector. That’s definitely a positive step taken by the minister,” he stated.
Upon being reached out to, Keyamo praised the airlines’ significant adherence to regulations, stating that he would release a list shortly illustrating the degree of their compliance.
“My brother. Indeed, the adherence has been quite remarkable. The majority have begun submitting their confirmations with our local food suppliers. We’ll gather the information shortly and keep you informed,” he said.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | air travel, airfares, airline industry, flights, flying
Air Peace has offered a 15 percent reduction on economy-class fares for students flying on its Nigeria-London routes.
According to a statement released on Monday by Ejike Ndiulo, who leads corporate communications for the airline, this information was shared.
The declaration stated, “To enhance accessibility in air travel, the airline is prolonging its special 15% student discount on economy class seats for routes connecting Nigeria and London. This allows students to enjoy discounted rates while still experiencing top-notch service.”
This special offer is exclusively for economy class tickets and targets students who are furthering their studies overseas, with a focus on those heading to the UK, Europe, USA, and Canada.
“The airline highlighted that this offer provides a great chance for parents and students planning to go back to Nigeria during the summer break after finishing school.” “Furthermore, they mentioned that students who are part of full-time education programs at recognized institutions could benefit greatly from substantial discounts on their travel,” the statement continued.
Applicants must be 25 years old or under and should submit a current student ID, student visa, along with an enrollment confirmation letter to apply. These reduced-price tickets can be reserved via Air Peace’s official site and stay valid for twelve months starting from the travel date.
Nevertheless, the tickets cannot be transferred or refunded. Students have the option to upload their passport information page along with the necessary documents through the airline’s specified portal under the ‘student discount’ segment of the website.
“Air Peace isn’t just focusing on students; they’re also offering current promotions that provide significant benefits to all travelers. By connecting any of Air Peace’s key domestic routes to London, flyers can save up to N600,000. Additionally, customers on these flights get an extra piece of complimentary checked luggage, making travel easier for those who carry more items,” the announcement stated.
The airline highlighted its commitment to providing exceptional in-flight services, featuring upscale comfort along with a variety of European-inspired dishes designed to cater to different preferences.
“This promotional offer will be available till March 31, 2025, with travels extendable until April 15, 2025,” it stated.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | air travel, air travel in india, airline industry, civil aviation, government
New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): Following
airline
s refused to share airfare
data
with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (
DGCA
On Monday, the aviation authority stated that they are reviewing the issue.
In discussions with ANI, a high-ranking official
DGCA
The officials mentioned they are in contact.
airline
officials regarding the issue.
We aim to examine the trend of airfare pricing after receiving numerous public complaints regarding elevated costs during busy periods. Notably, these issues came up prominently during the recent Mahakumbh festival. As the digital service provider for this event, Tata Consultancy Services has…
DGCA
“has been assigned to analyze the situation,” the official stated.
In December, the
DGCA
asked
airline
s to submit
data
For each passenger, details like the fare imposed at the time of booking, including the base fare and the total number of passengers on the flight, are considered. During the initial week of January, the inaugural meeting took place.
DGCA
and the FIA event was postponed
data
sharing.
On March 3,
DGCA
held another meeting with
airline
Sure, asking them to share the cost.
data
In reply, the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), representing its members,
airline
The airlines (Air India, IndiGO, and SpiceJet) voiced reservations regarding the proposal.
We should emphasize that the sharing of unprocessed or detailed data is crucial.
data
presents significant risks to
airline
Confidentiality, operational feasibility, and market competitiveness. Considering the intensely competitive landscape of the aerospace sector, any prospective
data
A breach or improper handling might lead to significant business consequences. Revealing confidential information could cause substantial issues.
data
Involving numerous external entities, such as consultants and third parties, increases the likelihood of data breaches, strategic manipulation, and financial losses.
airline
“, stated the FIA in a communication to
DGCA
.
“Our member
airline
shall function adhering strictly to Section 135 of The Aircraft Rules, 1937, within the framework of the current airfare regulations permitted
airline
To operate sustainably while keeping accessibility and high service quality for passengers intact is essential. It’s important to acknowledge that
airline
They called for flexible pricing to adjust for seasonal demand changes, fluctuating fuel prices, and varying market conditions in order to remain economically viable, as stated in the letter.
The Civil Aviation Ministry has stepped in to tackle the issue of high flight fares, especially for trips to Prayagraj during the 2025 Mahakumbh Mela. (ANI)
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