Ryanair launches new private jet service

Ryanair is launching a new private jet charter service for corporate clients.

The low-cost airline said it would be using a Boeing 737-700 for corporate or group hire.

The aircraft will feature 60 business class seats in a 2x2 configuration with a 48-inch seat pitch, and will be able to fly journeys of up to six hours.

The jet will be staffed by Ryanair pilots and cabin crew and the airline is promising that “fine dining” catering will also be available to clients.

Ryanair spokesman Robin Kiely said: “We are pleased to launch our corporate jet hire service with our newly customised Boeing 737-700, seating up to 60 passengers, on business class, reclining, leather seats, crewed by Ryanair’s industry leading pilot and cabin crew professionals."

The airline said that it already catered for around 25 million business travellers per year and has now set up a dedicated corporate jet team at its home base in Dublin.

"Now, business and group travellers can also enjoy the benefits of Ryanair’s corporate jet service, as we offer a customised Ryanair Boeing 737-700 for private charter," added Kiely.