Ryanair’s new image is paying off for the airline and its famously outspoken boss.

Michael O’Leary was flying higher than Ryanair’s fleet of Boeing 737-800s yesterday after his Gigginstown Stud operation claimed four winners on a crazy and at times controversial closing day of the Cheltenham Festival.

Passengers who board Ryanair flights will not be asked to turn off their phones — and the next step in onboard wifi.

Ryanair has shelved plans to increase its services at Cork and Kerry airports, citing high airport charges as the reason.