Short & Sharp: How Does Ryanair Achieve Its 25-Minute Aircraft Turnarounds?

A turnaround time is the time between the landing of an aircraft and the taking off of a new flight. This temporary hiatus is when the aircraft is not making any money for the airline, as there are no passengers onboard. The longer the turnaround time is, the more losses an airline has; as aircraft have to pay airport charges, the aircraft depreciate over time, and there might also be leasing costs.