Ryanair grounds U.S. service reports

Ryanair says it will not be offering transatlantic service after all, following reports earlier this week in which the Irish airline was said to have approved plans for low-cost flights between Europe and the U.S.

In a March 19 statement, the airline says that “it has not considered or approved any transatlantic project and does not intend to do so.” The statement follows reports of a plan by the carrier to introduce service between European hubs and U.S. cities, with fares as low as £10 (approximately $19) according to at least one report.