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Michael O'Leary
Executive
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 →
Related Stories
Ryanair 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, 2026Surge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn
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March 6, 2026