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Ryanair Shuts Prime Subscription After Eight-Month Trial

The trial paid out more in fare discounts than it earned in fees, leading Ryanair to refocus on lowest fares for all customers.

Overview

  • New Prime sign-ups ended on 28 November, with existing members keeping monthly offers for the remainder of their 12-month terms through October 2026.
  • Ryanair recorded roughly 55,000 Prime members during the trial, according to chief marketing officer Dara Brady.
  • The scheme generated over €4.4 million in subscription revenue while delivering more than €6 million in fare discounts to members.
  • Priced at about £79 a year, Prime offered free reserved seating, travel insurance and one member-only seat sale each month.
  • Ryanair said the subscription revenue and operational effort required to run exclusive monthly sales did not justify continuing the program.