Ryanair Reaches 1 Million Passenger Milestone Through Erasmus Student Network Partnership

Ryanair has now carried over 1 million Erasmus students across its network of 235+ destinations as part of its exclusive partnership with the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) – a significant milestone demonstrating the vital role this partnership plays in supporting Erasmus student mobility during their educational exchange.

Thousands of students across Europe are set to travel home this Christmas. Through this exclusive partnership, registered ESN students can avail of a 10% discount on four one-way flights (or 2 round-trips) and a free 20kg checked-in bag with every flight booked, ensuring they can spend the festive season with family and friends even on a student budget.

Ryanair’s Director of Comms, Jade Kirwan said:We’re pleased to see that over 1 million Erasmus students have benefited from our exclusive partnership with Erasmus Student Network (ESN), which supports low-fare mobility for Erasmus students across Europe for their educational exchanges. With thousands of students expected to travel home this Christmas to spend the festive season with family and friends, registered ESN students can now book discounted Ryanair flights across our industry-leading network of over 235 destinations through the dedicated Erasmus student platform at Ryanair.com.

Rui Vinha, ESN Treasurer said: “Reaching one million bookings demonstrates the significant impact of the partnership with Ryanair on the international student community and its ongoing importance during their mobility period. Whether students are travelling to their new home, going back, or taking the chance to discover new places, for nine years, the joint efforts of ESN and Ryanair have continued to positively impact students’ lives, which is our ultimate goal.”