Porter's Five Forces for Ryanair
About Ryanair
Ryanair, founded in 1984 and based in Dublin, Ireland, is the largest European carrier in passenger volume, known for its successful low-cost business model. Pioneering affordable fares on short European routes, Ryanair is renowned for having the industry's lowest fares, creating strong competition for newcomers in aviation. Initially focusing on short point-to-point European routes in the 90s, Ryanair expanded, emphasizing affordability, safety, and security, especially on the Dublin-London route. With a straightforward business model centered on low fares and increased route frequencies, Ryanair employs over 22,000 individuals as of 2023. Also, in January 2023, the first Ryanair 737-800 with split scimitar winglets, reduced fuel burn by 1.5% entered service, with plans to retrofit all existing 800 aircrafts in the fleet.
Porter’s Five Forces Model
Porter's Five Forces purpose is demonstrated in the below diagram and analysis that was conducted for Ryanair, evaluating market-influencing variables like demand and competition. This analysis of the competitive environment provides insightful information for creating winning strategies, along with a graphic depiction of the model.