Ryanair has revealed it is to take on additional staff during 2012, while taking its fleet up to 305 aircraft. By having 35 more planes to work with is a positive move for the Irish company’s international customers as the service provision will increase.

The budget airline is also expecting to carry four million extra passengers this year, when compared to 2010.

The new employees will be based throughout its European operations, with the number of staff now standing at more than 8,000.

For those planning on flying with the no-frills airline during 2012, it is good to know that this value flight operator is still going strong.