TEN NEW ROUTES AT EAST MIDLANDS

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News Release
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27.02.07
RYANAIR CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF TEN NEW ROUTES AT EAST MIDLANDS

75% OFF ALL LOWEST FARES*

Today (Tuesday 27 February) Ryanair, Europe's No 1 low fares airline, celebrated the launch this month of ten new routes from its East Midlands base to Alghero, Bratislava, Granada, Inverness, Knock, Krakow, Milan, Pisa, Santiago and Valencia, bringing the total number of Ryanair routes from East Midlands Airport to twenty-nine.

With these ten new destinations, Ryanair has increased fivefold the number of passengers it carries to/from East Midlands in under a year, making Ryanair the largest airline at East Midlands Airport.

In 2007, 1.8m passengers will travel with Ryanair to and from NEMA for 50% less than the high fares charged by Easyjet. Not only is this great news for passengers but it is also a major boost for business and tourism in the region which will now enjoy an upsurge in year-round visitors from Continental Europe.

This will support 1,800 jobs in the Midlands, deliver a visitor spend of £150M and allow passengers to save almost £25M compared to Easyjet's high fares.

Commenting on Ryanair's developments at East Midlands, Caroline Baldwin, Ryanair's Sales and Marketing Manager for the UK, said: "We are delighted to celebrate the launch of these fabulous new routes today. This expansion has been achieved through Ryanair's $210 investment in three new aircraft, bringing the total number of Ryanair aircraft based in East Midlands to five. Ryanair now has almost 25% of total traffic at East Midlands Airport and our commitment to the region is reflected in the heavy investment we have made in these new routes. These three based aircraft will also create 150 new highly-paid direct jobs in East Midlands Airport.

"To mark the occasion, we are offering 75% off all our lowest fares from East Midlands and we advise passengers to book their spring breaks as soon as possible to avoid disappointment."

* book before midnight Thursday 1 March 2007; travel from 2 March -30 June 2007; subject to availability