Ryanair Grounds All European Flights Annually on Christmas Day for Staff

Ryanair maintains its long-standing policy of suspending all flight operations across its entire European network on December 25th. This annual tradition ensures that all employees, including pilots, cabin crew, ground staff, and operations teams, can spend Christmas Day with their families. The Ireland-based low-cost carrier prioritizes this cultural custom, even during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. This means no Ryanair tickets are available for purchase for any destination on Christmas Day, a policy consistently enforced across all booking platforms.

The operational halt significantly impacts travelers relying on Ryanair, particularly from major hubs like Seville Airport, which typically sees extensive Ryanair service to numerous domestic and international destinations. While Ryanair's fleet remains grounded, other airlines such as Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum, and Vueling will operate flights on December 25th, albeit often with reduced schedules. International carriers like Transavia, EasyJet, Lufthansa, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, and Air France also offer limited services, primarily on key routes. Passengers planning to travel on Christmas Day are advised to seek alternative airlines and book well in advance due to decreased availability.