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Ryanair competitors & alternatives

RYAAYAirlinesSwords, Ireland

The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Ryanair among airlines companies — ranked by similarity to what Ryanair actually does, not by market-cap band.

$32.5BMarket cap
25,863Employees
12Competitors listed

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About Ryanair

Ryanair Holdings plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides scheduled-passenger airline services in Ireland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company offers various ancillary services; engages in other activities connected with its air passenger service, including non-flight scheduled and Internet-related services, as well as in-flight sale of beverages, food, duty-free, and merchandise; and markets car hire, travel insurance, and accommodation services through its website and mobile app. It also provides passenger and aircraft handling, ticketing, and maintenance and repair services; and markets car parking, fast-track, airport transfers, attractions, and activities on its website and mobile app, as well as sells gift vouchers. Ryanair Holdings plc was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Swords, Ireland.

Ryanair at a glance

Ryanair is an airlines company headquartered in Swords, Ireland. It is publicly listed (RYAAY) with a market capitalisation of $32.5B. Xcout tracks 11 named people at Ryanair, including Michael O'Leary (Group Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director).

Ryanair leadership

  • Michael O'LearyGroup Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director
  • Andreas GruberJoint CEO of Laudamotion GmbH
  • David O'BrienChief Executive Officer of Malta Air Limited & Joint CEO of Lauda Europe
  • Edward WilsonChief Executive Officer of Ryanair DAC
  • Michal KaczmarzykChief Executive Officer of Buzz
  • Neil SorahanGroup Chief Financial Officer

5 more named people on record for Ryanair, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

Top 12 Ryanair competitors

Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Ryanair by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.

Southwest Airlines CompanyLUV · AirlinesDallas, United States
63% matchPublic

Similar airlines company

Southwest Airlines Co. functions as a passenger airline, offering scheduled air travel services predominantly across the United States and to select neighboring international markets. As of December 31, 2021, the company maintained a consistent fleet of 728 Boeing 737 aircraft. Its extensive route network served 121 different locations, spanning 42 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, along with 10 international countries close by. These international destinations include Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. To enhance the passenger journey, Southwest provides in-flight entertainment and internet access on its Wi-Fi-enabled planes. The airline also runs the Rapid Rewards loyalty program, enabling members to accumulate points proportional to the money spent on Southwest's base fares. For customer convenience in travel planning, the company offers a range of digital tools, including its official websites and mobile applications, as well as SWABIZ, a dedicated online booking platform for business clients. Additional services available include EarlyBird Check-In, preferred boarding options, and transportation for pets and unaccompanied minors. The company was founded in 1967 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Dallas, Texas.

Market cap$20.4B
Employees71,506
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