Liverpool's favourite airline Ryanair celebrates 6 million passengers

Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline celebrates carrying six Million passengers through Liverpool John Lennon Airport since commencing services there in 1988.

Ryanair, Liverpool's favourite airline is celebrating by giving away a million free* seats (taxes reduced to zero) - one with each flight booked before the 18th January 2007.

In November 2004 Ryanair announced its 12th European base at LJLA with 4 new Boeing 737-800 series aircraft and 9 new European routes. In April 2006 a further 11 new routes were announced from its Liverpool base bringing the total number of based aircraft to seven. For this Winter season a further two Winter Sports destinations were added bringing the total number of routes to 34 and offering the most choice over any airline to Merseyside consumers.

Announcing the Sixth Millionth Passenger in Liverpool, Caroline Baldwin, Sales & Marketing Manager for UK for Ryanair commented: "Today marks another significant milestone for Ryanair's development at LJLA. Ryanair now offers the most choice to Merseyside consumers in the form of the largest route selection, the lowest fares, the best on time performance and the greenest service.

"Ryanair's presence at LJLA airport represents a significant motor to the local economy. Our capital investment now amounts to $490M and our traffic generates 1.8 Million passengers, 1,800 jobs in the local economy and an inbound visitor spend of £90M per annum.

"To celebrate this significant milestone, Ryanair is giving away a free* flight (taxes reduced to zero) with all bookings made before the 18th January. This special offer lasts one week only and demand will be very strong so we urge passengers to book immediately on www.ryanair.com.

Offer starts 11th January 2007, 2nd free flight for travel between 16th January 2007 and 8th February 2007. Terms and conditions apply - see www.ryanair.com for details.