Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary predicts ‘biggest increase in air fares in history’ next year
Flying around Europe could cost more next year Flying around Europe could become considerably more expensive in 2027, as Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary warns that air fares could rise by up to a fifth amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to Bloomberg, the airline boss made the prediction at a press conference […]
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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 month 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 […]
1 month 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 […]
1 month 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.
1 month 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 […]
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