SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of July, 2004
RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
c/o Ryanair Ltd Corporate Head Office
Dublin Airport
County Dublin Ireland
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F..X.. Form 40-F.....
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934.
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in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
RYANAIR ANNOUNCES 8 NEW EUROPEAN ROUTES
UK - FRANCE - FINLAND - GERMANY -HOLLAND - ITALY - LATVIA - SPAIN
Ryanair, Europe' No. 1 low-fares airline today (Tuesday, 27th July 2004)
announced 8 new low fares routes linking 8 European countries. The new routes,
which will commence on dates between 20th September and 1st December, will give
even greater choice to consumers of new destinations served with Ryanair's low
fares. The addition brings the Ryanair network to 161 routes across 17 European
countries.
FROM LONDON STANSTED: Starts Starting Fares (excl taxes)
Santander 20-Sep-04 GBP3.99
Riga 31-Oct-04 GBP3.99
Zaragoza 01-Dec-04 GBP3.99
FROM ROME CIAMPINO: Starts Starting Fares
Paris Beauvais ( 2nd flight) 20-Sep-04 EUR3.99
Santander 20-Sep-04 EUR5.99
Eindhoven 20-Sep-04 EUR5.99
FROM FRANKFURT HAHN: Starts Starting Fares
Riga 31-Oct-04 EUR7.99
Santander 31-Oct-04 EUR7.99
ROUTE FROM TAMPERE: Starts Starting Fares
Riga 31-Oct-04 EUR4.99
Commenting on the announcements today, Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary said:
"This year Ryanair will carry more than 27 million passengers who will
save EUR2.7 billion over the high fares of other airlines.
"With the addition of 8 new routes and three new great destinations we
can bring even more choice to European consumers. It is notable that for
the first time Ryanair's low fares will now be available in northern
Spain, and in Latvia.
"Seats for these flights at prices from only EUR3.99 are available for
sale right now at Europe's biggest travel website - www.ryanair.com. -
With lots of new exciting destinations there has never been a better or
cheaper time to grab a bargain - so we would urge the passengers to book
quickly as seats at these prices will be in huge demand".
Ends. Tuesday, 27th July 2004
For further information:
Paul Fitzsimmons - Ryanair Pauline McAlester - Murray Consultants
Tel: 00 353 1 812 1228 Tel: 00 353 1 4980 300
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC
Date: 27 July, 2004
By:___/s/ Howard Millar____
H Millar
Company Secretary & Finance Director