Budget airline Ryanair announced it was starting 11 new routes from Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport in the autumn.

No-frills airline Ryanair has announced plans for a new base at Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport.

Ryanair today announced it is to set up its 12th European base at Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport, with an investment of $240m (€184.1m) in four new Boeing 737-800 series aircraft.