Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, and Vodafone Ireland announced the extension of their long-standing partnership with a renewed nine-year contract.

A Vodafone Ireland customer since 2001, the renewed contract will support Ryanair's continued growth ambitions, including its goal of carrying 300 million passengers annually by FY34, while further strengthening the airline's digital operations across Europe.

Vodafone Ireland currently provides connectivity, cloud, security and managed services to Ryanair, supporting the airline across more than 400 locations in Europe, including its offices, hangars, and training centres, connecting thousands of employees.

As part of the partnership, Vodafone Ireland provides a single managed framework for telecommunications, cybersecurity and managed services, enabling Ryanair to simplify operations, increase agility and drive efficiencies across its European network.

Vodafone also supports thousands of connected devices across the airline, including approximately 26,000 handheld devices used by pilots, cabin crew, operations and engineers and ground staff. These devices enable real-time access to flight information, crew communications, maintenance updates, operational reporting and passenger service tools, helping to streamline operations and deliver a more efficient travel experience.

Ryanair

Today, Ryanair operates across 35 countries carrying 214 million passengers this year, with technology playing an increasingly important role in delivering the most efficient and reliable travel experiences in Europe.

John Hurley, Chief Technology Officer, Ryanair, said:

"Vodafone has been a trusted technology partner throughout Ryanair's transformation in becoming Europe's largest airline. Their flexibility, scalability and ability to support our operations across multiple markets have consistently differentiated them. As we continue our growth journey towards 300 million passengers by 2034, Vodafone's connectivity, cloud and managed services capabilities will remain an important part of our technology strategy."

Vodafone Ireland

As Vodafone Ireland marks 25 years in Ireland, the company continues to invest in the networks and digital infrastructure that underpin businesses of all sizes. Having invested more than €20 billion in today's terms over the past 25 years, the company recently announced a €360 million investment in networks and digital infrastructure up to 2030, building on the company’s €500 million, five-year network investment programme announced in 2023. Vodafone today supports six in ten Irish businesses, including long-standing customers such as Ryanair.

Jo Gilfoy, Director of Vodafone Business, Vodafone Ireland, said:

"For more than two decades, Vodafone has been proud to support Ryanair's growth and digital transformation journey. This renewed nine-year agreement reflects the strength of our partnership and our shared ambition to use technology to drive innovation, efficiency and exceptional customer experiences. From enabling digital boarding to supporting secure operations across hundreds of locations, we are delighted to continue supporting Ryanair as they connect people and businesses across Europe."