Ryanair numbers show year-on-year increase in passengers

Ryanair has released its passenger and load factor statistics for August which show that its passenger numbers went up 1% from 8.9 million in August last year to 9 million last month.

The low-cost carrier's report revealed that they have carried 80.2 million people so far this year.

To celebrate its first ever 9 million passenger month, Ryanair have released 900,000 seats for travel in October and November at fares starting from €14.99 one-way.

Ryanair’s Robin Kiely said: "Ryanair now carries 9m passengers in just one month whereas tiny Aer Lingus needs a whole year to carry 9m.

"To celebrate this new 9m record, Ryanair is releasing 900,000 seats across our entire European at prices from €14.99, for travel in October and November. These sale fares are available for booking until midnight, Monday, 9 September."