Ryanair is Europe’s largest low fares airline with 32 bases and 830+ low fare routes across 26 countries, connecting 148 destinations. By the end of May 2009 Ryanair will operate a fleet of 190 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft with firm orders for a further 102 new aircraft (all net of planned disposals), which will be delivered over the next 3 years. Ryanair currently employs a team of more than 6,000 people and expects to carry approximately 67m passengers in 2009.