Ryanair adds Two More Boeing 737-800s to Fleet

Boeing today announced that European low-fare carrier Ryanair has ordered two more Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 jetliners for its burgeoning fleet. Although announced today, the two orders were included in the 2003 Boeing Commercial Airplanes order book.

The Dublin-based carrier, considered by many to be the fastest growing airline in Europe, already operates 69 Boeing 737s, carrying passengers on 146 routes in 16 European countries. Based on the successful Southwest Airlines low-fare carrier model, profitable Ryanair flies only 737s.

"We savor our reputation as Europe's number one low-fares on-time airline," said Michael O'Leary, Ryanair chief executive. "The reliability of the Boeing 737 has been a critical factor in maintaining that record and getting our passengers where they want to go on time and at the lowest fares."