Ryanair takes a gamble

Ryanair has announced that it will give away 1 million free seats if the Ryanair horse wins the Ryanair Chase. The Ryanair Chase will take place on Thursday afternoon and Mossbank, the Ryanair horse is 3 to 1 favourite to win. If he wins, Ryanair will release 1 million free seats until midnight Monday (no taxes, no charges) for travel in April.

Speaking today, Ryanair’s Peter Sherrard said:

"If Mossbank wins the Ryanair Chase everyone will have reason to celebrate because we’ll release 1 million free seats to Europe. 25,000 race goers are flying with Ryanair to/from Cheltenham over the four day racing extravaganza, making it our biggest ever. To say thanks we will give €44million worth of flights away for free if the Ryanair horse comes first!"

For travel Mon – Thu on selected routes. Details will be released on Ryanair.com.

A nominal 1p charge will apply to these seats and will be reimbursed upon request.