Ryanair flight turns around following ‘possible hijack’ alert by pilot
The transmitted code signals a hijacking or cockpit intrusion A false security report caused a flight bound for Ireland to return to Portugal. The Ryanair flight which was bound for Dublin returned to Porto as the pilot transmitted a code signalling a cockpit intrusion or possible hijacking. The squawk code 7500 which was transmitted is […]
1 week ago
Major airport in Europe cancels dozens of flights due to strikes
Strike action is expected to continue for weeks As air traffic controllers walk out, cancellations of flights are expected to affect passengers for several weeks in one of Belgium’s largest airports. At Brussels South Charleroi Airport, which is the second largest in the country’s capital, air traffic controllers have announced strikes that will continue every […]
2 weeks ago
Michael O’Leary doubles down and accuses Dublin Rape Crisis Centre of defamation
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has refused to back down on comments he has made likening airline rivals to “rapists”. Comments by Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary have drawn widespread criticism from victims and advocates for trivialising rape. Now, the controversial figure has sent an open letter to Rachel Morrogh, the chief executive of the Dublin Rape […]
2 weeks ago
The split-second pilot reaction that prevented disaster during Ryanair’s Dublin runway incident
Dramatic video captured the moment a Ryanair flight clipped the runway in Dublin, but immediate pilot action prevented further incident during an emergency go-around.
3 weeks ago
Michael O’Leary slammed for comparing other airlines to ‘rapists’
Ryanair boss made the remarks ahead of his airline’s annual general meeting in Dublin on Thursday. Dublin Rape Crisis has slammed Ryanair owner Michael O’Leary for offensive comments he made at his company’s AGM. Chief Executive of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Rachel Morrogh, said she was dismayed at Mr O’Leary’s remarks. “These are lazy and uninformed comments,” she […]
3 weeks ago
Ryanair flight from UK airport declares mid-air emergency moments after take-off
The plane landed safely after diverting A Ryanair flight from a UK airport was forced to declare an emergency this morning moments after taking off. The plane was destined for the holiday destination of Malta, a just over three-hour long journey, but made it no further than East Midlands Airport after being forced to divert. […]
3 weeks ago