Ryanair has carried 140m passengers

Ryanair today carries its 140 millionth passenger in Europe. The airline has grown from carrying 40,000 passengers in 1985 to transporting more than 40 million passengers this year.

Ryanair also says it is celebrating being voted one of the world’s worst airlines for in-flight amenities by Tripadvisor.

Spokesperson Lorna Farren said: “It’s interesting to note that in the same poll, BA was ranked number-one for in-flight amenities.

"This is because BA are busy giving out useless freebies while at the same time hitting passengers for a £35 (€50.60) fuel surcharge on top of high fares, frequent delays and cancellations.”