Ryanair released its exclusive “Prime Member” offer for September, giving members £40 off return flights operating between 30 October to 18 December. This exclusive 48-hour sale is available only to Ryanair Prime members, so sign up before this 2-day sale goes live on Mon, 1 September, to save on fares and other Prime Member benefits, like free reserved seats and free travel insurance.

This September Prime Member sale is the sixth monthly seat sale since Ryanair launched its £79 subscriber discount scheme in March, with Prime members accumulating almost £600 in savings to date for a 12-month membership cost of just £79. Ryanair’s six-monthly seat sales alone saved Prime members £260, over three times the £79 cost of a Prime membership.

What Is Ryanair Prime?

First launched in March 2025, Ryanair Prime is an annual membership costing £79, offering frequent flyers a package of cost-saving perks.

Key Benefits:

1. Free reserved seats on up to 12 flights per membership year
2. Annual travel insurance valid on Ryanair group flights
3. Access to 12 monthly exclusive seat sales
   ─ Potential savings: up to £420/year for 12 flights; even infrequent travelers (3 flights) save £105 
   ─ Subscriber cap: 250,000 members, first-come, first-served

More Details & Limitations:

• Seat-selection: Up to 12 free reserved seats per year, subject to availability and designated rows—no guaranteed seat together for companions
• Travel insurance: Covers illness, medical emergencies, baggage issues, and cancellations (excludes COVID-19 and pre-existing conditions; limited coverage for passengers 70+)
• Membership window: Benefits apply only within the active 12-month contract—flights booked beyond that period, even if renewing, won’t qualify

Ryanair CMO, Dara Brady said:

“We’re delighted to announce our September Prime Member Seat Sale, going live on Monday, 1 September for just 48 hours. Prime members can enjoy £40 off return flightsfor travel between Thursday, 30 October and Thursday, 18 December, the perfect time for a winter getaway.

With Prime, members unlock unbeatable value all year round, from savings on flights and seats to great deals on extras – all for just £79 a year. Sign up to Prime today and start enjoying the same incredible savings and benefits as thousands of our existing Prime members.”

Why This Matters:

For Frequent Flyers, Ryanair Prime delivers excellent value—especially with recurring monthly seat deals. The September promotion is a compelling incentive for winter bookings. Even less frequent travelers can more than offset the subscription cost quickly.

For travel industry observers and budget-conscious consumers, this reflects a shift towards subscription-based models offering bundled savings—positioning Ryanair alongside the likes of Wizz Air’s annual schemes but at a much lower price point