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Ryanair Boss Faces Backlash Over 'Rapists' Comment About Rivals
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary faced widespread criticism after comparing rival airlines to rapists, a remark he subsequently doubled down on despite calls for apology.
10 Sept, 09:45 — 10 Sept, 11:40
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O'Leary doubles down on comparing competitors to rapists
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has said it is "absolutely" appropriate to compare other airlines to "rapists".
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Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary calls rival airlines ‘high-fare rapists’ and doubles down on controversial remark
By Cillian Sherlock and Adrianna Wrona
Read full article →the-journal3h ago
'Deeply offensive': Ryanair boss criticised for calling other airlines 'high-fare rapists'
Michael O’Leary made the remarks ahead of his airline’s annual general meeting in Dublin this morning.
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First report: irish-independent · 10 Sept, 09:45|Full coverage: 5 · 4h|Window: 4h
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