Former Ryanair flight attendant claims "exploitation" by budget carrier
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The conditions for the Ryanair flight attendant were not good, but they're not that different than the conditions most flight attendants and other staff work under.
Ryanair has been accused of “ruthless exploitation” after a former flight attendant contacted her MP to complain about working conditions at the airline.
Sophie Growcoot, who was employed by Crewlink, a contractor for Ryanair, claimed she was forced to take three months’ unpaid leave a year – during which she was not permitted to seek alternative employment, The Independent reported .
She said she was forced to pay £360 for her uniform, and £1,800 towards a safety course, and only received money for hours spent in the air – mea
