SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the month of May 2004 RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC (Translation of registrant's name into English) c/o Ryanair Ltd Corporate Head Office Dublin Airport County Dublin Ireland (Address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F..X.. Form 40-F..... Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes ..... No ..X.. If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________ BRITISH AIRWAYS STILL 'RIPPING OFF' CONSUMERS Ryanair Europe's largest low fares airline today (Friday, 14th May 2004) laughed at British Airways latest hopeless attempt to win back European passengers, with an alleged 30% off fare promotion - ONLY available from one specific airport, on very selected routes, with travel strictly off peak, with very stringent terms and conditions, booked 28 days in advance, etc., etc . . . . . Speaking this morning following BA's failed attempt to win back passengers, Ryanair's Deputy Chief Executive and Commercial Director, Michael Cawley, said: "For years British Airways have been ripping off consumers with their high fares and if this is their latest attempt to win back customers, it is laughable! This is the same airline whose first instinct earlier in the week was to gouge passengers yet again by introducing a totally unnecessary fuel surcharge and smacking GBP5.00 on top of all its return fares. Now they are running scared and pathetically trying to win back European passengers, by announcing a 30% off fare promotion on fares that are already more than five times more expensive than Ryanairs! (BA = GBP175* / Ryanair = GBP31*) "Passengers all over the UK and Europe are travelling in their millions with Ryanair. Ryanair is Britain's favourite airline and we carry more shorthaul passengers to and from Britain than any other airline, including British Airways. Passengers know that Ryanair's air fares (even with BA's alleged 30% discount) are still three times cheaper than BAs. European consumers also know that Ryanair's unbeatable air fares and customer service are available seven days a week across our entire route network to 150 destinations in 16 countries, and not just from one airport, during off peak times like BA. "We know it, British Airways knows it and European consumers know it - British Airways are still a bunch of Gougers!" = Based on the last published year-end figures for both companies (March 2003). Ends. Friday, 14th May 2004 For reference: Pauline McAlester Murray Consultants Tel: 00-353-1-4980300 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized. RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC Date: 14 May 2004 By:___/s/ Howard Millar____ H Millar Company Secretary & Finance Director