OREANDA-NEWS. Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (1 Apr) opened its new base in Croatia at Zadar with one-based aircraft and 17 routes, which will deliver up to 300,000 passengers p.a. and sustain 300 “on-site” jobs, as Ryanair invests over USD 85m at Zadar Airport.
 
Ryanair celebrated the opening of its new Zadar base by launching a 100,000 seat sale across its entire European network, with prices starting from just €12 for travel in May, which are available for booking until midnight (24:00hrs) Thur (4 Apr).
 
Ryanair’s Robin Kiely said:
 
“Ryanair is delighted to open its new base, in Croatia, at Zadar Airport, offering 17 ultra-low fare routes this summer. Croatia consumers/visitors can now beat the recession and escape Croatia Airlines’ high fares and fuel surcharges by switching to Ryanair’s lowest fares and our no fuel surcharge guarantee to 17 exciting destinations, including Dublin, London and Paris, amongst others. Ryanair’s 300,000 passengers p.a. will sustain up to 300 “on site” jobs at Zadar Airport and in the surrounding region.