Ryanair
Coverage of Ryanair in the Nexus archive.
- A man was partly sucked out of a broken window on a Ryanair plane shortly after takeoff, but fellow passengers pulled him back
A man was partially sucked out of a dislodged airplane window shortly after takeoff on a Ryanair-operated flight from Greece to Germany, but fellow passengers pulled him back. The plane returned to the Greek airport, and the 61-year-old passenger sustained injuries. The incident triggered cabin decompression and an ongoing investigation involving international aviation authorities.
- New video shows shattered engine of Ryanair plane that smashed window and sucked passenger out as desperate wife clung to his feet
A Ryanair plane's shattered engine caused a window to break, resulting in a passenger being partially sucked out of the aircraft. The incident was captured on video showing the passenger's wife desperately clinging to his feet.
- Ryanair has axed its family seating policy – but kids’ fees still add up
Ryanair has eliminated its family seating policy, but the cost of flying with children remains high due to airline charges and taxes. In some cases, the fee for a baby on a parent's lap exceeds the price of the adult's ticket, with varying policies across airlines regarding child fares.
- Man nearly sucked out of 'detached' window on Ryanair flight
A man was nearly sucked out of a 'detached' window on a Ryanair flight. The incident occurred at Makedonia airport in Thessaloniki, Greece, on May 7, 2026.
- Boeing marks Everett 737 expansion in shadow of midflight emergency
Boeing celebrated the opening of a new 737 MAX production line in Everett, Washington, on the same day a Ryanair Boeing 737 NG experienced a midflight window break. The event highlights Boeing's expansion efforts amid a safety incident involving one of its aircraft models.
- Man nearly sucked out of ‘detached’ window on Ryanair flight from Greece
A Serbian tourist suffered friction burns after his head and shoulders exited an airplane mid-flight when engine debris struck a window on a Ryanair flight from Greece. Other passengers held him in, and he was secured by his seat belt, preventing a more severe incident.
- Passenger almost sucked out of plane after window breaks during flight
A passenger on a RyanAir flight was nearly sucked out of a plane window after it broke midair. Kamal Afzali reported the incident for CBS News from London.
- Passenger window on Ryanair flight dislodges, partially sucking out passenger
A passenger window on a Ryanair flight dislodged shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki, Greece, partially sucking out a passenger.
- NTSB says Ryanair emergency on Boeing jet due to right engine issue
The NTSB reported an emergency on a Ryanair Boeing jet due to a right engine issue. A passenger was partially sucked out after a window detached shortly after takeoff, according to witnesses.
- Man partially sucked out of Ryanair plane’s window, passengers say
A Ryanair flight made an emergency landing after a window dislodged, partially sucking a man out of the aircraft. Passengers helped pull him back in, and he was hospitalized with friction burns but is in good condition. The flight, intended for Germany from Thessaloniki, returned due to the incident, which is under investigation.
- Passenger was injured after being partially sucked out of plane on takeoff from Greece
A passenger was injured after a window broke mid-flight on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany, causing the plane to return to Thessaloniki. The 61-year-old received medical treatment for neck, shoulder, and friction burns. A replacement aircraft later transported passengers to Germany.
- Passenger sucked out of airplane ‘to his shoulders’ after window breaks
A passenger on a Ryanair flight was partially sucked out of the plane after a window dislodged midair, forcing the flight to return to Thessaloniki, Greece. Other passengers restrained the injured man, who was later treated for shock and injuries. An investigation into the incident is underway.
- Passenger partly sucked from Ryanair plane during flight
A passenger was nearly sucked out of a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany after a loud bang, prompting a desperate rescue effort. The incident occurred during the flight and involved a cabin window.
- How Ryanair passenger who was sucked out plane window was saved by his hero wife who held onto his feet for five minutes
A Ryanair passenger was partially sucked out of a plane window but was saved by his wife who held onto his feet for five minutes. The incident highlights a heroic act that prevented a potential fatality.
- A Ryanair passenger was injured when a cabin window 'dislodged' in midair
A Ryanair passenger was injured when a cabin window dislodged midair during a flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany. The plane diverted back to Thessaloniki, where the passenger received medical assistance. A replacement aircraft later completed the journey with a four-hour delay.
- Passenger reportedly partially sucked out dislodged window during Ryanair flight takeoff
A Ryanair flight made an emergency landing at Thessaloniki airport in Greece after a window was dislodged during takeoff. A passenger was partially sucked out of the window, according to two industry sources.
- Man partially sucked out of plane window during flight, passenger says
A passenger on a Ryanair flight reported seeing another passenger's head and shoulders partially sucked out of a broken window during a flight between Greece and Germany. The incident occurred when the window malfunctioned mid-flight.
- Boeing jet’s window dislodges; passenger partly sucked out, reports say
A Ryanair plane made an emergency landing in Greece after a Boeing 737 window dislodged soon after takeoff. Reports indicate a passenger was partly sucked out during the incident.
- Ryanair passenger almost sucked out of plane cabin after window shatters on Germany-bound flight: reports
A Ryanair passenger was restrained by fellow travelers after a window shattered on a Germany-bound flight, causing cabin depressurization. The 61-year-old Serbian man was prevented from being sucked out of the plane shortly after take-off.
- Passenger is sucked out of Ryanair plane window up to his shoulders and has to be pulled back in by other travellers during flight to Germany
A passenger was partially sucked out of a Ryanair plane window during a flight to Germany but was pulled back in by other travelers. The incident occurred mid-flight and involved the passenger being up to their shoulders outside the aircraft.
- Passenger is sucked out of Ryanair plane window up to his shoulders and has to be pulled back in by other travellers during flight to Germany
A passenger was partially sucked out of a Ryanair plane window during a flight to Germany and was pulled back in by other travelers. The incident occurred mid-flight, highlighting an in-air emergency.
- Man nearly sucked out of ‘detached’ window on Ryanair flight
A man was nearly sucked out of a 'detached' window on a Ryanair flight mid-air while traveling from Greece to Germany. Other passengers pulled him back inside, and he was hospitalized with friction burns but is in good condition.
- Fuel emergency forces Ryanair flight to divert after failed landing at popular French airport
A Ryanair flight was forced to divert due to a fuel emergency after a failed landing attempt at a popular French airport. The incident highlights operational challenges in aviation safety.
- The European airports where Brits face queuing misery this summer: Ryanair names seven worst-hit terminals under new EU border checks
Ryanair has identified seven European airports where British travelers face significant queuing delays due to new EU border checks this summer. The airline highlights the impact of these checks on passenger experiences at affected terminals.
- Nigerian pilot who became first African to fly solo around the globe loses race discrimination case against Ryanair
A Nigerian pilot who became the first African to fly solo around the globe lost a race discrimination case against Ryanair. The airline was accused of discriminatory practices, but the pilot's claim was dismissed.
- Ryanair ‘reluctantly’ scraps mandatory fees that allow kids and parents to sit together
Ryanair has removed mandatory fees that allowed children aged two to 11 to sit next to an accompanying adult. The airline previously charged $10.70 each way per adult for this service.
- Ryanair stops charging for parents to sit with their children
Ryanair has stopped charging parents to sit with their children on flights. The policy change follows an investigation by Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority into the airline's practices.
- Ryanair forced into humiliating U-turn after outrage over charging parents to sit with their children
Ryanair reversed its policy after public outrage for charging parents to sit with their children. The airline faced backlash for the controversial fee, leading to a forced policy change.
- Michael O'Leary lines up £133m payday in deal to stay at Ryanair until 2032
Michael O'Leary is set to receive a £133 million payout through a deal to remain at Ryanair until 2032. The agreement ensures his continued leadership at the airline through 2032.
- Ryanair boss hits out at 'gobbledygook' new EU cabin baggage pricing - warning 'bureaucratic bunkum' will mislead passengers
Ryanair's CEO criticizes new EU cabin baggage pricing rules, calling them 'gobbledygook' and 'bureaucratic bunkum' that will mislead passengers. The airline warns the regulations are overly complex and may confuse travelers.
- Up to 50 fuming Ryanair passengers are stranded in Greece as flight to UK leaves without them due to passport control delays at Athens airport
Up to 50 Ryanair passengers were stranded in Greece when their flight to the UK departed without them due to passport control delays at Athens airport.
- Moment Brit taunts Ryanair passengers when flight to Spanish holiday island is forced to divert to Portugal after chaos on board
A British passenger taunted other Ryanair travelers after their flight to a Spanish holiday island was diverted to Portugal due to on-board chaos. The incident involved a disruption that forced the aircraft to land at an alternate destination.
- 'Ryanair needs to switch catering companies!' Yet another passenger reveals she was served 'unacceptable' toasted sandwich that even cabin crew were left shocked by
A passenger reported being served an 'unacceptable' toasted sandwich on a Ryanair flight, shocking cabin crew and prompting calls for the airline to switch catering companies.
- Ryanair is under investigation over charging parents to sit with their kids
Ryanair is under investigation by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for charging mandatory fees to parents who sit with their children aged 2-11 on flights. The airline calls the investigation 'bogus,' arguing the fees are necessary for child safety and disability-related obligations.
- UK probes Ryanair over fees for parents to sit with children
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Ryanair for charging parents a 'mandatory family seat' fee to sit with children aged 2 to 11, questioning if the fee violates consumer law. Ryanair claims its policy complies with regulations, allowing free adjacent seats for up to four children.
- Ryanair faces Government investigation for charging parents £8 each way to sit with their children on flights
Ryanair is under government investigation for charging parents £8 each way to sit with their children on flights. The airline faces scrutiny over this specific fee policy.
- Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with their children
Ryanair is under investigation for charging parents £8 per flight to sit with their children. The airline calls the inquiry 'bogus,' while the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) states Ryanair is the only major UK carrier imposing such a fee.
- Ryanair Investigated Over Charging Parents to Sit With Children
Ryanair is under investigation for charging parents to sit with their children on flights. The issue was highlighted during a flight in Riga, Latvia.
- Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with their children
Ryanair is under investigation for charging parents to sit with their children. The issue centers on the airline's policy requiring additional fees for parents to accompany their children on flights.
- Single mum left 'stranded' in Gran Canaria after Ryanair seats her two-year-old daughter on her own on flight home
A single mother was left stranded in Gran Canaria after Ryanair seated her two-year-old daughter alone on a flight home.