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 January 2004
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- ________
ITS OFFICIAL! RYANAIR ARE CHEAPER AND MORE ON-TIME THAN SNOOZYJET!
Ryanair, Europe's No 1 low fares airline, today (8th January 2003) celebrated
beating Easyjet on punctuality for 52 weeks out of 52 weeks in 2003 by
announcing a seat sale- 1 Million seats for ONLY 52p*!
Ryanair's Deputy Chief Executive Michael Cawley said:
"When it comes to giving passengers what they really want - lower fares and
on-time flights - Ryanair beats Easyjet every week.
"To celebrate, we are selling 1 Million seats for an incredible 52p!* (excl
taxes). That's almost 20,000 seats for each week of the 52 weeks that Ryanair
has been cheaper and more on-time than Easyjet. 91% of Ryanair flights arrived
on-time in 2003 compared to only 76% of Easyjet flights arriving on-time in
2003. If you want to save money and arrive on-time, fly Ryanair and if you
prefer high fares and late arrivals chose Easyjet.
"Seats are available for booking at www.ryanair.com from Friday 9th January 04
until midnight Monday 12th Jan 04. So it's grab a bargain time, book as quickly
as possible because at these special prices demand will be huge!"
*Offer excludes taxes, fees and charges and is subject to availability.
Ryanair Term and Conditions apply - see www.ryanair.com
Ends 8th January 2004
For further information:
Paul Fitzsimmons - Ryanair Tel : 00 353 1 812 1228
Pauline McAlester - Murray Consultants Tel: 00 353 1 4980 300
Booking Period: Friday 09 Jan - midnight Monday 12 Jan
Travel Period:23rd Jan - 31st March
Applicable Days:Mon-Thu & Sat
Advance Purchase:14 Days
Blackout Periods: 13 - 15 Feb & 20 - 22 Feb
Ryanair / EasyJet Punctuality Comparisons
On Times
Week Ending Ryanair Easyjet* Ryanair
Position
05-Jan 81% 72% 1
12-Jan 84% 76% 1
19-Jan 93% 86% 1
26-Jan 97% 88% 1
02-Feb 81% 64% 1
09- Feb 90% 63% 1
16-Feb 89% 73% 1
23-Feb 89% 72% 1
02- Mar 91% 79% 1
09-Mar 88% 81% 1
16-Mar 94% 86% 1
23-Mar 86% 82% 1
30-Mar 93% 78% 1
06-April 92% 68% 1
13-April 95% 79% 1
20-April 93% 79% 1
27-April 97% 81% 1
04- May 91% 75% 1
11-May 94% 81% 1
18-May 92% 70% 1
25-May 92% not published 1
01-Jun 90% 63% 1
08-Jun 90% 62% 1
15-Jun 95% 77% 1
22-Jun 94% 74% 1
29-Jun 92% 72% 1
06-Jul 92% 67% 1
13-Jul 96% 78% 1
20-Jul 88% 71% 1
27-Jul 94% 71% 1
03-Aug 93% 75% 1
10-Aug 89% 75% 1
17-Aug 94% 74% 1
24-Aug 95% 78% 1
31-Aug 90% 73% 1
07-Sep 93% 69% 1
14-Sep 94% 78% 1
21-Sep 96% 80% 1
28-Sep 94% 79% 1
05-Oct 94% 79% 1
12-Oct 96% 81% 1
19- Oct 95% 77% 1
26- Oct 88% 75% 1
02 - Nov 95% 77% 1
07 - Nov 94% 86% 1
14 - Nov 90% 79% 1
21 - Nov 92% 84% 1
30 - Nov 93% 83% 1
07-Dec 83% 78% 1
14 - Dec 84% 74% 1
21-Dec 89% 75% 1
28-Dec 84% 78% 1
*Source: Easyjet website 08/01/04
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: 08 January 2004
By:___/s/ Howard Millar____
H Millar
Company Secretary & Finance Director