Ryanair plans to offer free flights to passengers

RYANAIR hopes to offer free flights at off peak times within the next three to four years.

The low-cost carrier intends to make up its revenue by installing TV’s on board and charging passengers £1 to watch them.

Ancillary services such as hotel bookings, car rental and shopping are among other ideas being considered which could make up the shortfall in revenue.

Ryanair has already offered flights for as low as £5 at off-peak, mid-week times.

Meanwhile Ryanair is being sued in Belgium over adverts attacking the fares of flag carrier Sabena.

Ryanair has launched an ad campaign promoting flights to its new hub at Brussels Charleroi.  One advert says “Do Sabena’s high prices make you want to throw up?”. It also carries a picture of the Manneken Pis – a fountain featuring a boy urinating.