OREANDA-NEWS.  Ryanair, Europe’s favourite low fares airline, today (15 May) announced a new Cardiff route to/from Tenerife from 30th October 2014, which will deliver over 15,000 customers p.a. at Cardiff Airport (Ryanair’s 15th UK airport) with a weekly service.

Ryanair celebrated its new Cardiff flights by releasing seats for sale to Tenerife, at prices starting from Ј39.99 for travel in November. These low fare seats are available for booking until midnight Monday (19 May).

Ryanair’s Deputy Director of Route Development, Kate Sherry said:

“Ryanair is pleased to announce a new Cardiff route to/from Tenerife beginning in October, which goes on sale on www.ryanair.com tomorrow. This new weekly service will deliver over 15,000 customers p.a. at Cardiff Airport.

Consumers and visitors already choose Ryanair for the lowest fares, great route choice and our industry leading customer service. Now they can also book their flights on our improved website, carry a free small 2nd carry-on bag, enjoy allocated seats and use their personal electronic devices at all stages of their flight, making Ryanair the ideal choice for families and friends booking a winter sun holiday from Cardiff. We also have a new smartphone app, family and business products coming soon, as Ryanair continues to deliver so much more than just the lowest fares.

To celebrate our new Cardiff - Tenerife flights we are releasing seats on sale from Ј39.99 for travel in November, which are available for booking until midnight Monday (19 May). Since these low amazing prices will be snapped up quickly, customers should log onto www.ryanair.com and avoid missing out.”


Cardiff Airport’s Chief Executive, Jon Horne, said:

“We are delighted that Ryanair has chosen Cardiff as its 15th UK departure airport and see this as a major opportunity to increase choice for our customers. This development fits perfectly with our strategy to grow the number of low cost airlines and flights available from Cardiff. It’s great to add another major airline like Ryanair to our list and I’m sure this service will be a great success.”

Minister for Economy, Science and Transport, Edwina Hart, said:

“This announcement is excellent news for Cardiff Airport, and clearly demonstrates potential for building the offer of low cost airlines. Ryanair is a major player in this sector so for them to introduce a route at Cardiff will help to build the profile of the airport and attract new customers. It is also excellent news for travellers who will now have more choice and flexibility. Hopefully this will be the springboard for many more Ryanair flights from Cardiff.

This is one of several new flights operating from Cardiff since the Welsh Government bought the airport and is proof that the airport is a highly attractive proposition for airlines.”