Ryanair has partnered with Google Cloud in a five year deal to grow its network.
As a result of the partnership, Ryanair will see the technology giant provide cloud, AI and workplace tools to 35,000 employees across the airline’s network, as it targets 300 million passengers a year by 2034.
The partnership will also introduce Gemini Enterprise, Google Cloud’s AI platform, which connects company data, automates workflows and allows businesses to create custom AI agents.
According to the airline, it plans o use Gemini Enterprise to automate decision-making, improve flight crew logistics and increase productivity across the business.
Ryanair CEO, Eddie Wilson, said: “Ryanair is on an incredible growth journey to 300 million passengers by 2034. To support this growth, we need to ensure we have excellent infrastructure resilience, and our new dual-cloud strategy provides this, alongside technology partners that match our speed and relentless focus on efficiency.
“With that, we’re pleased to partner with Google Cloud, putting Gemini Enterprise and Google Workspace in the hands of our teams, driving even greater efficiency across our business while bolstering our infrastructure resilience.”
Google Cloud Vice President, UK, Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa, Maureen Costello, added: “Aviation is an industry defined by precision, and Ryanair is a pioneer in operational execution. We are thrilled to be Ryanair’s AI transformation partner.
“This agreement demonstrates how deploying generative AI at scale – coupled with modern collaboration tools for frontline workers – can help industry leaders scale securely, reduce operational costs, and redefine the travel experience.”
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