Ryanair slams BA over 2nd fuel increase

Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline yesterday responded to British Airways’ latest increase of its fuel levy by releasing 500,000 seats for just £10* with a guarantee of no fuel surcharges ever. BA yesterday announced its second fuel surcharge hike in a month, increasing its unavoidable fuel levy by £30 to £109 per one-way flight.

Speaking yesterday, Ryanair’s Lorna Farren said:

“All airlines are facing the same oil prices, yet only one airline, Ryanair, guarantees passengers that it will never introduce a fuel surcharge, even if oil hits $200 a barrel. British Airways has confirmed that it is buying fuel at $40 less than current prices, and is now ripping off passengers by increasing its unavoidable fuel surcharges for the second time in a month. This latest fuel surcharge hike means that BA’s £109 fuel surcharge is now almost four times the cost of Ryanair’s average fare of £30.

“To prove to passengers that one airline can deliver low fares in the face of high fuel prices, Ryanair is today releasing 500,000 seats for £10* for travel in June and July. We urge passengers to book immediately on ryanair.com, to enjoy the guaranteed lowest fares and no fuel surcharges ever”.

*tax and charges inclusive.