10 new planes 'to create 5,000 Ryanair jobs'

Ryanair today said that it will create 5,000 jobs across Europe as a result of receiving 10 new aircraft, worth $700m (€530.1m) over the next two months.

The company says the new planes will result in the creation of 50 new routes.

Head of communications Peter Sherrard said: “Ryanair’s $700m (€530.1m) investment will create 5,000 jobs across Europe as we expand our existing bases at Barcelona Girona, East Midlands, London Stansted and launch our second German base in Bremen.

"Ryanair is starting 50 new routes all over Europe in the coming months, thanks to these aircraft, bringing even lower fares to European consumers. These new routes will provide a massive boost to local economies all over Europe with increased visitor numbers and massive savings for passengers.”