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Travel Briefing: Ryanair Takes You Across the Pond for Cheap

Written by Brittany Kleinman: When we read that Ryanair plans to sell transatlantic seats for $18, an automatic wave of skepticism followed. But after some investigation, it seems the claim is not only true but also very smart. Taking advantage of the current economic gloom as a springboard, the company believes it can change the game of transatlantic travel for the better.

The more airlines that collapse in these trying times, the lower the cost of aircrafts become. With such a big influx of unwanted jets coming onto the market, putting together a fleet could happen within the next 18 months. Michael O’Leary, Ryanair’s chief executive told the Daily Telegraph, “We won’t do this until we are at the bottom of the business cycle.” While waiting for the industry to collapse O’Leary has put together a comprehensive business plan identifying desired routes. Although with the way things have been going, Ryanair won’t have to delay much longer. Click Read More for additional Information.

Much like the USA’s Bolt Bus, the pricing at the back of the plane will be sold for as little as £10 including taxes and charges. As the plane fills up, the price increases. Then new carrier would fly from eight or nine of the European bases, traveing to a number of airports in the USA. Possible American destinations include New York, Boston, San Diego, Denver and Dallas.