Ryanair faces scrutiny over alleged harder-than-average landings

The question remains whether Ryanair performs more hard landings than other airlines. Official statistics are lacking, but several factors may contribute to this perception. Ryanair employs many younger pilots who may have less experience, potentially leading to irregular landings. However, Ryanair pilots also perform multiple sectors daily, increasing their landing frequency.

Ryanair is also known for its rapid turnaround times, aiming for just 25 minutes between flights. As one AVSIM user noted, the airline might perform harder landings to expedite taxiing and meet these tight schedules.

Operating from smaller airports with shorter runways can also necessitate firmer landings to ensure safe stopping distances. Ryanair's high aircraft utilization rates mean passengers may feel every creak and bump during flights.

Despite these factors, Ryanair maintains a strong safety record with no fatal crashes and only one airframe loss due to a bird strike in Rome in 2008.