03/08/2004

Ryanair posts record quarterly profits

Dublin-based low cost airline Ryanair has today announced a record €53.1 million profit for the quarter.

For the period ending 30 June, Ryanair reported that passenger volume grew by a record 28% to 6.6 million - boosting total revenues by 23% to €302.8 million.

Ryanair’s Chief Executive, Michael O’Leary, said the results reflected "the continued disciplined roll out of Ryanair’s low fares model".

"Our two new bases at Rome Ciampino and Barcelona Girona have performed particularly well. Ryanair’s strong performance is also reflected in the recent increases in monthly traffic and load factors,” he added.

(GB)

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