Ryanair plans two new bases in Italy

Ryanair has announced plans to open two new bases in the Italian cities of Bari and Brindisi.

The airline says it will be basing two aircraft in Bari from next January and opening nine new routes from the airport.

It also says it will be basing one aircraft in Brindisi and opening four new routes from that location.

The move will bring the airline's total number of European bases to 36.