Reuters
Ryanair vs Wizz Air: The low-cost fight spreads to Poland
Ryanair is aiming to double its business in the fast-growing Polish market and expand across eastern Europe over the next decade, executives said, taking on rival Wizz Air and opening a new front in the battle of the budget airlines. As part of its strategy, Ryanair, whose low fares have helped it dominate markets in Ireland, Italy and much of western Europe, aims to beef up its presence at eastern European airports. It already operates from more than a dozen Polish airports, including nine bases, CEO Michael O’Leary told Reuters, often negotiating special deals to secure lower fees – crucial in the contest to keep costs down, and fares too.