News articles

Here are just some of the comments made in recent news articles and press releases regarding Travelcards products.

Another Ryanair Passenger Flies and Wins

"Ryanair is delighted to present Jean Pierre with his Audi TT and celebrate the latest winner with our 'Fly to Win' scratch cards.  For just €2, passengers onboard all Ryanair flights have a chance to win a host of fabulous prizes, ranging from €25 Ryanair vouchers to an Audi TT.  Every scratch card purchased makes a contribution to selected children's charities across Europe, so each scratch card is truly €2 well spent!"

(Read Jean Pierre's comments on winning the prize.)

Peter Sherrard, Head of Communications Ryanair, Ryanair press release 22.08.06

Ryanair

"I make the wrong decision on numerous different things. The most recent was when I launched an in-flight entertainment system about a year ago. It was going to be the future of aviation, everybody flying for free but buying movies onboard." What went wrong? "I was persuaded against my better judgment to put lottery scratch cards on board as well. I said, 'Forget it, they're for morons'. After about three months, nobody was playing the DVDs because everybody was scratching lottery cards. So we took the DVDs off and made more room for scratch cards. If that's what the public wants..."

Michael O'Leary, CEO Ryanair, 'Times' interview 20.06.06