Passenger figs. for August 04

Ryanair Holdings PLC
03 September 2004



                   RYANAIR PASSENGER GROWTH OF 20% in August

The following are Ryanair's passenger and internet statistics for August 2004.

                          August        August            Rolling 12 months
                           2003           2004            ended 31st Aug. 2004
                         
    Passengers 1        2,141,664      2,565,185              25,452,041
    Load Factor 2          90%            92%                    83%
    Internet Sales
    Percentage3            94%            97%                    96%

 1. Represents the number of earned seats flown by Ryanair. Earned seats include
    seats that are flown whether or not the passenger turns up because once a
    flight has departed a no-show customer is not entitled to change flights or
    seek a refund.

 2. Represents the number of passengers as a proportion of the number of seats
    available for passengers.

 3. Represents the number of initial seat sales sold via the Ryanair internet
    site as a percentage of total initial seat sales. Initial seat sales exclude
    changed and amended seat sales.

ENDS.

3rd September 2004

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