Ryanair

Ryanair leads the pack as Europe's largest airline by passenger numbers, carrying 185 million in FY2024 across 3,600+ daily flights to 40 countries. The carrier maintains an impeccable safety record with zero fatal accidents in commercial operations. While polarizing for customer experience, it offers unrivaled route density at average fares 40% below legacy competitors like Lufthansa, proving that cost and coverage can coexist.