Topic: Ryanair Holdings plc

As Europe scrimps, budget airline Ryanair soars

Europeans may be tightening their belts, but they're still flying Ryanair, whose profits were up in the first half of 2012. And the airline is eying expansion in Eastern Europe, Africa, and even the US.

Aer Lingus gets buyout bid from Ryanair

Aer Lingus, the Irish jetliner may be bought out by  Ryanair. Europe's leading budget airline has offered $880.7 million for Aer Lingus and called on the cash-strapped Irish government to sell its key stake in the airliner.

Russian, French, Italian jobs hang on Sukhoi Superjet crash probe

No survivors have been found at the crash site of the Russian Sukhoi Superjet in Indonesia. A key question: Was it pilot error or equipment malfunction?

Stocks fall. Greece weighs on markets.

Stocks are down in Asia and Europe ahead of a key European summit. S&P futures are also lower. Investors shun stocks as concerns linger about Greece's long-term solvency.  

Five ways to invest in Europe – seriously

Just because there's a sovereign debt crisis doesn't mean there's no opportunity in Europe, especially if investors are selective and defensive.

Rebekah Brooks' fall from grace

The media titan - once head of Rupert Murdoch's UK operations - is now under criminal investigation for her role in the News of the World phone hacking scandal.

German airports reopen after volcanic ash cloud delay

The Icelandic volcano ash cloud drifting over Northern Europe grounded hundreds of flights, frustrating travelers.

Iceland's volcanic ash over Britain could be gone tomorrow – but back Friday

Experts suggest that the volcanic ash from Iceland's Grímsvötn could once again snarl British air traffic later this week.

Iceland's volcanic ash cloud to cover British air space today

Authorities have already grounded more than 250 flights as a volcanic ash cloud from Iceland's Grímsvötn volcano covers British air space. They appear better prepared to limit the fallout after last year's Iceland volcano disruption.

Airline stocks fall after volcano; Ryanair, after cuts

Airline stocks in Europe: Budget carrier Ryanair initiates first cutbacks ever, saying it's cheaper to ground 80 planes than fly them. Other airline stocks fell because Iceland's volcanic eruption could disrupt traffic.

Trains need a new conductor: the market

Railways usage is up, but fares and schedules don't meet the demand of passengers.

Paris airport traffic latest to be snarled by Europe snow

Strikes at a French deicing fluid factory led to a shortage that grounded planes at Paris's Charles de Gaulle airport as the rest of Europe's transportation system slowly dug out of snow drifts.

Britain tightens air security after Yemen bomb scare, renewing civil liberty concerns

After criticism of its initial response to the threat of Yemeni cargo-hold bombs, Britain is moving to close loopholes surrounding freight transportation and tighten vetting of travelers.

Labor unrest likely to continue in Britain

With large public sector job losses now almost certain, union militancy is likely to reappear this winter - with a vengeance.

Volcanic ash cloud: Where is it now?

The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is now drifting over Africa as well as Europe, closing airports and causing cancellations of transatlantic flights to the United States.

Ireland airports reopen as Iceland volcano ash dissipates, but more may be on the way

Airports in Ireland were shut for about eight hours on Tuesday as winds carried ash from the Icelandic volcano into flight paths. Though travel is now getting back to normal, meteorologists say summer winds could lead to more disruption at European airports.

Airlines: First it was the baggage fees. What’s next? Pay toilets?

Airline surcharges, such as baggage fees, are expanding because they bring in big money. But with airfares reasonable, the impact on the cost of airline travel appears to be a wash.

Iceland volcano ash cloud forces airline to cancel flights until Monday

Ryanair has announced it is canceling most of its flights until Monday due to the uncertain path of the Iceland volcano ash cloud.

Electronic cigarettes: In need of FDA regulation?

A federal judge is expected to rule soon on whether the FDA has the authority to regulate electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, which contain nicotine but not tobacco.

Ireland embraces Lisbon Treaty. Will Blair be next EU president?

Ireland says 'yes' to Lisbon Treaty. Reforms will give European Union a unified foreign policy, and a permanent president.

After rapid climb, India's airlines face steep descent

Upstart airlines were once a symbol of India's rising consumer class. They're now facing major losses as overcapacity and high fuel taxes catch up.

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