TAP Air Portugal Achieves €0.0713 RASK, Ranking Second Among 15 EU Airlines
With a revenue per seat kilometre (RASK) of €0.0713 in 2024, TAP Air Portugal has become Europe’s second-cheapest airline, according to AirAdvisor. with a revenue per seat kilometre (RASK) of €0.0713 in 2024. This places TAP ahead of major carriers like Norwegian Air Shuttle and Finnair, though still behind Wizz Air, which leads with €0.0417. In 2023, TAP ranked ninth in affordability. Analysts attribute the rise primarily to price increases among competing airlines rather than a major reduction in TAP’s fares.
Wizz Air Maintains Top Position With Lowest RASK of €0.0417 in 2024
Wizz Air continues to offer the lowest-cost flights in Europe, with a RASK of €0.0417. Known for ultra-low fares such as London Gatwick to Malaga for €15, the airline encourages travellers to subscribe to newsletters, monitor fare calendars, and act quickly on deals. Its approach demonstrates how flexibility and timely booking can dramatically reduce travel expenses.
Rank | Airline | RASK 2024 (€) | RASK 2022 (€) | Change in Ranking |
1 | Wizz Air | 0.0417 | 0.0298 | - |
2 | TAP Air Portugal | 0.0713 | 0.0758 | +7 |
3 | SAS | 0.075 | 0.073 | +3 |
4 | Norwegian Air Shuttle | 0.076 | 0.0689 | -1 |
5 | Finnair | 0.0797 | 0.0753 | +3 |
6 | KLM | 0.0819 | 0.086 | +5 |
7 | Iberia | 0.0824 | 0.0582 | -5 |
7 | Vueling | 0.0824 | 0.0689 | -4 |
9 | Aegean Airlines | 0.084 | 0.083 | +1 |
10 | Ryanair | 0.0843 | 0.071 | -5 |
10 | Air France | 0.0843 | 0.075 | -3 |
Ryanair Ranks 10th With €0.0843 RASK Due to Additional Fees
Ryanair, Europes largest airline by passenger numbers, once a leader in budget travel, now ranks tenth on the list of cheapest European airlines, with a RASK of €0.0843. Despite its reputation for low initial fares, the airline's business model is built around charging extra fees for almost every service, from seat selection to food and baggage. These additional costs push up the total passenger revenue per kilometre, reducing Ryanair's affordability compared to other carriers.
Source: AirAdvisor
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