Ryanair Celebrates 12 Millionth Mayo Flight
Ryanair and Ireland West Airport have reached a milestone, celebrating their 12 millionth passenger.
Alison Lynch, who flew from London to Ireland West, was the 12 millionth passenger and received a Ryanair flight voucher, a bottle of Champagne, and chocolates.
- Ryanair's first flight from Knock Airport to London Luton was 39 years ago, on December 16, 1986.
- The flight marked the start of scheduled services between the airport and London.
The aircraft, named 'The Spirit of Monsignor Horan', was a 44-seat turboprop aircraft.
The aircraft was named after Monsignor James Horan, the visionary priest behind Knock Airport.
Author's summary: Ryanair celebrates 12 millionth passenger milestone at Ireland West Airport.