Michael O’Leary

Ryanair’s O’Leary Denounces Trump’s Geopolitics While Urging Europe to Defend Its Economic Freedoms

U.S. President Donald Trump is a "liar" who is "historically wrong" on many of the major geopolitical issues facing the world in 2026, fumed Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary in an…

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Ryanair threatens to axe hundreds of UK flights if British Chancellor raises air tax

Ryanair could axe hundreds of UK flights if the chancellor raises aviation tax in the upcoming Budget, the company's chief executive has warned. Michael O'Leary said any increase in air…

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Ryanair CEO sees travel ‘mushrooming’ despite COVID-19 restrictions

As the summer holiday season kicks off, the number of passengers hopping on Ryanair planes is "mushrooming" despite travel restrictions in place to control the spread of the coronavirus, Group…

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Ryanair CEO says Belarus plane grounding ‘state-sponsored piracy’

A decision by authorities in Belarus to force a Ryanair jet to land in Minsk on Sunday and detain a dissident journalist was a "state-sponsored hijacking", Ryanair Chief Executive Michael…

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Ryanair prepared for more 737 Max delays

Ryanair is prepared for further delays to the delivery of its Boeing 737 Max airliners, its chief executive Michael O'Leary told a German magazine. In the interview with Wirtschaftswoche, Mr…

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Ryanair boss warns as many as 900 jobs could be at risk

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has warned staff to prepare for job cuts in the coming weeks, saying the airline has 900 too many pilots and cabin crew. In a video…

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Ryanair sees risk if Boeing 737 MAX grounded beyond November

In an interview with Reuters, Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary warned on the impact of the prolonged grounding of Boeing Co's 737 MAX on the airline's growth plans may start…

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