Articles tagged “Michael O’Leary”

Airlines

Southwest Is No Longer a Low-Fare Airline, Ryanair CEO Says

Michael O'Leary says Southwest's all-inclusive fares are a sign that the airline has lost its 'passion' for low-cost travel.

Southwest Is No Longer a Low-Fare Airline, Ryanair CEO Says

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Ryanair Is Crushing It On Social Media: CEO Michael O’Leary Shares the Secret

In a sitdown interview with Skift, Michael O'Leary reveals some of the secrets to Ryanair's viral success, and tells us the two subjects that are absolutely off-limits.

Ryanair Is Crushing It On Social Media: CEO Michael O’Leary Shares the Secret

Airlines

Ryanair CEO Slams Boeing Culture: ‘They Love Talking Corporate Bullsh*t’

Michael O’Leary’s public condemnation of Boeing’s corporate culture and recent changes to its 737 Max program will likely heap further pressure on the planemaker.

Ryanair CEO Slams Boeing Culture: ‘They Love Talking Corporate Bullsh*t’

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Ryanair CEO ‘Very Disappointed’ With Boeing 737 Max Delays, Cuts Summer Schedules

Ryanair will receive 30% fewer planes than expected ahead of the all-important summer season, resulting in cuts to its flying program at “higher cost airports.”

Ryanair CEO ‘Very Disappointed’ With Boeing 737 Max Delays, Cuts Summer Schedules

Airlines

Ryanair CEO Warns of Fare Hikes Due to Lack of Planes

The comments from Michael O'Leary are likely to add pressure on Boeing ahead of the peak summer season.

Ryanair CEO Warns of Fare Hikes Due to Lack of Planes

Airlines

Ryanair CEO Says United’s Boeing 737 Max Comments Were ‘Stupid’

Michael O’Leary has delivered a rousing endorsement of the beleaguered planemaker’s products. After last week’s public criticism from some U.S. airline chiefs, his intervention will be warmly welcomed by Boeing.

Ryanair CEO Says United’s Boeing 737 Max Comments Were ‘Stupid’

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Ryanair CEO Blasts Italy’s Price Cap on Flights to Sicily and Sardinia

Although Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary maintains the company is committed to expanding in Italy, he certainly seems equally as eager to hit the government hard for moves he considers unfathomable.

Ryanair CEO Blasts Italy’s Price Cap on Flights to Sicily and Sardinia

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Ryanair’s Annual Loss Highlights Europe’s Ongoing Uncertainty

"Fragile" isn't a word you'd associate with the normally boisterous Michael O'Leary, but these are still uncertain times and this is how the boss of Ryanair perceives Europe this summer.

Ryanair’s Annual Loss Highlights Europe’s Ongoing Uncertainty

Airlines

Ryanair Talks with Boeing Collapse Over 737 Max Price Tag Disagreement

Ryanair needs these aircraft to help it recover, and Boeing knows this. The standoff will be short-lived.

Ryanair Talks with Boeing Collapse Over 737 Max Price Tag Disagreement

Coronavirus

Ryanair Says Passenger Numbers Will Reach 10.5 Million in August

CEO Michael O'Leary is calling a recovery, but that may depend on how it reshuffles its bases over the coming months. Low-cost carriers need low-cost airports, after all.