{"id":178502,"date":"2025-09-02T14:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T14:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=178502"},"modified":"2025-09-02T21:26:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T21:26:33","slug":"ryanair-sets-new-record-in-august-21-million-passengers-carried","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/09\/ryanair-sets-new-record-in-august-21-million-passengers-carried.html","title":{"rendered":"Ryanair Sets New Record in August: 21 Million Passengers Carried"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Ryanair<\/strong> reached a new historic milestone in August by carrying <strong>21 million passengers<\/strong> in a single month, the company announced this Tuesday. This is the highest figure ever recorded by the airline for that period, solidifying its position as one of the giants of European air transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustained Growth During Peak Summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The low-cost carrier reported a 2% growth in passenger traffic compared to the same month last year, demonstrating robust demand during the high season. Despite increased capacity, Ryanair managed to maintain a load factor of 96%, a level considered excellent within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/08\/boeing-moves-up-deliveries-ryanair-to-receive-25-new-737-max-jets-earlier-than-planned.html\">Boeing Moves Up Deliveries: Ryanair to Receive 25 New 737 MAX Jets Earlier Than Planned<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Large-Scale Operations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During August, Ryanair operated more than 114,000 flights, reflecting the scale of its operations during the busiest tourist months. This volume of activity underscores the company&#8217;s ability to manage an extensive network while maintaining high levels of efficiency amid intense competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Annual Performance on the Rise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past 12 months, the Irish airline carried 203.6 million passengers, representing a 6% increase compared to the 192.0 million recorded the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The milestone achieved in August reinforces Ryanair\u2019s leadership in Europe, where it already ranks among the companies with the highest number of passengers carried. 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