Ryanair, Travelport Announce New Partnership Deal - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Irish low-cost airline Ryanair Holdings Plc (RYA.L, RYAAY) announced a new partnership with Travelport, a distribution services and e-commerce provider, allowing Travelport-connected agents worldwide access to Ryanair's low fares and comprehensive route network.

The combination of Ryanair's low fares and extensive route network at primary and secondary airports would enable Ryanair and Travelport to offer a significant business travel platform, and allow Europe's largest businesses to save both time and money by flying Ryanair, according to the company.

Commenting on the partnership, Ryanair's Chief Marketing Officer, Kenny Jacobs said: "This partnership with Travelport is a significant development for Ryanair and for businesses across Europe and beyond as we continue to evolve our business offering. As Europe's largest airline, we'll carry over 81.5m customers this year on the largest route network, connecting 186 airports in 30 countries."

He continued, "More than 22% of these customers already choose Ryanair for business travel and we expect that percentage to grow as this partnership allows corporate travel departments and businesses even greater access to Ryanair's low fares and routes, ensuring they save millions of euro in travel expenses every year."