{
  "id": 2397610,
  "title": "Ryanair Launches £29.99 ‘Rescue Fares’ After EasyJet Quits Leeds Bradford",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/ryanair-launches-29-99-rescue-fares-after-easyjet-quits-leeds-bradford",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-21T15:35:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Leader",
    "slug": "the-leader",
    "url": "https://theleader.info/2026/08/21/ryanair-launches-29-99-rescue-fares-after-easyjet-quits-leeds-bradford/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Following EasyJet's decision to cease operations from Leeds Bradford Airport in January 2027, budget airline Ryanair has swiftly launched \"rescue fares\" priced at £29.99 for affected travelers. The initiative targets passengers with bookings on EasyJet's Leeds Bradford-Malaga route, which will be discontinued after the closure date. Ryanair, already operating up to ten flights weekly between Leeds Bradford and Malaga, aims to provide an alternative for travelers seeking to reach southern Spain. The promotional fares are available online and through the Ryanair app, with bookings open until the end of February. EasyJet's spokesperson criticized its rival for abandoning the Yorkshire airport, stating the airline is stepping in to offer affordable replacement flights. Despite easyJet's departure, the immediate financial impact on Leeds Bradford is expected to be limited, as the budget carrier accounted for only about 3.3% of the airport's available seats during the summer of 2026. Other airlines serving the airport include TUI, KLM, Wizz Air, Aer Lingus, and SunExpress.",
  "summary": "Ryanair has moved quickly to target passengers affected by EasyJet’s decision to withdraw completely from Leeds Bradford Airport after more than 16 years. EasyJet will end all services from the Yorkshire airport after January 5, 2027, following a review of its route network. The budget airline currently serves destinations including Malaga, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, […] The post Ryanair…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ryanair introduces £29.99 rescue fares post EasyJet's Leeds Bradford exit.",
    "Fares for EasyJet-Malaga route travelers cease in January 2027.",
    "Ryanair already flies 10 weekly flights to Malaga from Leeds Bradford."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}