Michael O'Leary
Michael O'Leary is the chief executive of Ryanair since 1994.
Notable Quotes
"we would 'reluctantly adjust to this industry standard'"View Story →
"Instead of promoting competitiveness and lower fares for consumers, the CMA is on a mission to force Ryanair to adopt the less transparent and less consumer-friendly family seating policy applied by most other airlines – just because it's the industry standard."View Story →
"It won't affect our costs and it won't affect our low fares."View Story →
"the incident may have been caused by 'foreign object damage' to an engine."View Story →
"Absolutely."View Story →
"I was 'increasingly less concerned' about Europe facing a jet-fuel shortage in the coming months."View Story →
"I have come to realise however that the word that I used so carelessly has caused considerable upset and offence to a wide number of people, especially to victims and survivors."View Story →
"'insanely higher' jet fuel cost could remain into 2028"View Story →
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Ryanair's O'Leary says 'insanely higher' jet fuel cost could remain into 2028 - Reuters
Ryanair's O'Leary says 'insanely higher' jet fuel cost could remain into 2028 Reuters
October 8, 2026Move to stop charges for parents to sit by children on flights
The government says sitting together can currently cost a parent and child up to £104 on a return journey.
October 2, 2026UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.
September 23, 2026Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".
September 18, 2026Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks
O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe".
September 11, 2026Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.
August 13, 2026Ryanair says it will reluctantly let parents sit next to children for free
The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.
June 25, 2026O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m
The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).
June 19, 2026Stocks retreat on Iran, AI concerns as Fed meeting looms - Reuters
Stocks retreat on Iran, AI concerns as Fed meeting looms Reuters
April 29, 2026Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge
Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.
April 7, 2026Surge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn
Disruption to supplies from the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict has pushed the cost up by more than 80%.
March 6, 2026