Ireland's budget airline Ryanair is set to launch transatlantic flights — and they could cost as little as £10, the Guardian reports. The company's board has approved plans to begin flights between up to 14 destinations in Europe and the US. It's part of a five-year strategy to continue growth.
Cities served would include New York, Boston, and Chicago stateside, the Guardian says, and London Stansted, Berlin, and Ryanair's native Dublin across the pond. The long haul addition to the company's flight offerings could come into operation in four or five years' time.
The airline has announced it is in talks with manufacturers over buying suitable aircraft for the venture — currently, it only carries out short to mid-length journeys, so would need much bigger planes to make the trip over the Atlantic. According the Guardian, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has been trying to set up the service for some time. Indeed, the crossing is one of the more profitable routes in the world, though dominated largely by airlines such as British Airways and American Airlines right now.
Obviously, given the nature of Ryanair, which adds lots of extra costs to tickets, the £10 price tag will be much more once everything paid for. Food and drink, baggage fees, and other extras bump up the price. However, all things considered, The Telegraph estimates that a return fare would still cost just £185.20.
That price is remarkably cheaper than other low-cost competitors flying over the Atlantic. Norwegian Air Shuttle runs flights from London Gatwick starting at about £300 — without baggage.
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