Low-cost airline Ryanair has unvilved a new ticketing package designed to suit the needs of the growing number of business travellers taking the budget option.

Ryanair Business Plus offers flexibility on ticket changes, a 20kg allowance for checked-in baggage, priority boarding and premium seats.

It also includes fast track airport security at selected airports, including Stansted.

Kenny Jacobs, Ryanair’s chief marketing officer, said: “Businesses are becoming smarter with their travel and over 25% of our customers already travel on business, choosing Ryanair for our low fares, industry-leading punctuality and the largest route network in Europe.”

He added: “Our commitment to the improvement of our customer experience under our ‘Always Getting Better’ programme continues, following the introduction of allocated seating, a free second carry-on bag, reduced fees, a new website, a brand new app with mobile boarding passes, and our dedicated family service, Ryanair Family Extra.”