SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of October 2003
RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
c/o Ryanair Ltd Corporate Head Office
Dublin Airport
County Dublin Ireland
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F..X.. Form 40-F.....
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934.
Yes ..... No ..X..
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant
in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
RYANAIR ANNOUNCES NEW ROUTE BETWEEN
LONDON and SPAIN
London - Reus-Barcelona from GBP19.99
Ryanair, Europe's No.1 low fares airlines, today (Thursday, 16 October 2003)
announced a new twice-daily route between London and Reus-Barcelona, Spain with
fares starting from GBP19.99 one-way including taxes. The daily flights will
commence on 06th November 2003.
Speaking in Reus-Barcelona today, Michael O'Leary, Chief Executive of
Ryanair said:
"Spain has long been the traditional stronghold of charter airlines but
Ryanair's low fares have changed that.
"Reus is our 2nd airport in Catalunya and we will carry 200,000
passengers on the new route in its 1st year of service, which will
create 200 jobs in the local economy and give a huge boost to tourism to
the country. Previously, to fly to London, passengers would have had
drive to Barcelona to fly direct with Iberia but now they can fly direct
from Reus with Ryanair and save 95% on what they would have paid.
"Ryanair now operates 133 routes between 85 destinations and will carry
almost 24 million passengers throughout Europe this year - 1.5m of which
will be on our 2 Catalonian routes and 12 Spanish routes, delivering 1
million visitors to Catalunya and Spain combined.
"Ryanair offers more routes, more destinations, more frequency, better
punctuality and unbeatable passenger service which is why we continue to
grow rapidly and are Europe's No. 1 low fares airline."
The new Reus route starts on 20 November 03 and passengers can book online
from today at www.ryanair.com.
Ryanair Passengers Save Over 90%
From London Iberia Ryanair Saving
To Barcelona GBP447.80 GBP 19.99 95%
1. London Heathrow to Barcelona.
Tax inclusive fares as published on company websites on 14-10-03 for
travel on 06-11-03
Full details of fares and timetables available at www.ryanair.com.
ENDS 16TH October 2003
For Further Information:
For further information:
Sinead Finn Pauline McAlester
Ryanair Murray Consultants
Tel: + 00 44 1 279 666 214 Tel: + 353 1 4980300
Timetable
Flight From To Depart / M T W T F S S
No. Arrive
FR London Reus-Barcelona 0610 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3842 0930
FR London Reus-Barcelona 1710 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3848 2030
FR Reus-Barcelon- London 1000 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3843 1115
FR Reus-Barcelona London 2055 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3849 2210
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC
Date: 16 October 2003
By:___/s/ Howard Millar____
H Millar
Company Secretary & Finance Director