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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 →
"the incident may have been caused by 'foreign object damage' to an engine."View Story →
Related Stories
Engine 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, 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