Ryanair has reported a 16 per cent jump in passenger numbers for April.

The Irish carrier carried 9 million passengers last month compared to 1.8 million for the same period last year.

Ryanair’s chief marketing officer Kenny Jacobs put the increase passenger numbers down to lower fares, better service and stronger forward bookings.

“Alongside our new routes, increased frequencies, business plus and family extra services, Ryanair customers can now look forward to further service enhancements, as we roll out year two of our Always Getting Better programme in 2015,” he said.

Jacobs added that the second part of the programme will include a new website, app, cabin interiors, uniforms, improved inflight menus and reduced fees.

Ryanair’s load factor rose 7 per cent in April compared with last year.

Source: BuyingBusinessTravel