Ryanair Reports 100 Percent Pass Rate for New Tirana Cabin Crew

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First 35 recruits successfully complete training ahead of launch of new four-aircraft base

Ryanair announced that the first group of cabin crew assigned to its new Tirana base has completed training with a 100% success rate. The 35 recruits represent half of the 70 new crew members scheduled to join operations from the end of March.

Training Results Highlight Workforce Development

According to the airline, the outcome reflects both the structure of its cabin crew training program and the performance of the trainees. Ryanair emphasized the role of its instructors as well as the commitment of the new employees.

Network Expansion and Traffic Growth

During the upcoming summer season, Ryanair will operate 43 routes to and from Tirana, including 20 newly introduced connections such as Alghero, Baden-Baden, Eindhoven, Genoa, Memmingen, Parma, and Wroclaw. The expansion is expected to generate 50% traffic growth and carry approximately four million passengers in 2026.

Long-Term Investment Strategy

Ryanair outlined plans to further expand its presence in Albania over the next five years. The airline intends to base up to six Boeing 737 aircraft in Tirana, representing an investment of approximately 600 million US dollars. Under this scenario, annual passenger volumes could exceed six million, with more than 60 routes in operation and an estimated 4,000 jobs supported by 2030.

The airline linked these projections to Albania’s aviation policy environment, including the continuation of its zero aviation tax framework and competitive airport access costs.

Management Commentary

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary commented on the training results:

“These results from our first 35 trainees – a perfect 100% pass rate – show the extraordinary talent and work ethic we’ve found in Albania. As Albania maintains its low-cost, pro-growth aviation policy, Ryanair will continue to invest, bringing more aircraft, more routes, more visitors and more well-paid jobs to Tirana.”

With the Tirana base scheduled to commence operations at the end of March, Ryanair continues to position Albania as a growing market within its European network.