Airlines
Ryanair Backtracks on Plans For Transatlantic Services
Denies any intention of flying to North America
Ryanair's all-Boeing 737 fleet flies exclusively within Europe, although the airline's outspoken CEO has long expressed a desire to expand outside the continent. (Photo: Ryanair)
Ryanair's all-Boeing 737 fleet flies exclusively within Europe, although the airline's outspoken CEO has long expressed a desire to expand outside the continent. (Photo: Ryanair)

In an abrupt about-face, the Ryanair board on Thursday denied approving a plan to offer transatlantic services with widebody aircraft within four to five years.