Ireland-based low-cost airline Ryanair has carried 5.35 million passengers in October 2008, an increase of 18%, compared to 4.52 million passengers in October 2007. The load factor for the month of October 2008 was 85%, which is equal to that of in October 2007.

By CLARE WEIR THE strike shutdown at City of Derry airport next week - at the height of the holiday season -prompted fears of chaos for tourists today.

By WILL ELLISON; ANNA QUIGLEY A CUSTOMER helpline has been set up for passengers affected by the closure of City of Derry Airport by a strike this week.

By WILL ELLISON; ANNA QUIGLEY A CUSTOMER helpline has been set up for passengers affected by the closure of City of Derry Airport by a strike this week.

By David Young Hundreds of air passengers were last night advised to make alternative arrangements after it was confirmed that the City of Derry Airport will close later this week due to strike action.