Articles tagged “Michael O’Leary”

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Ryanair Just Had its Busiest Month Ever, But That Won’t Stop it Complaining

Despite Europe’s largest airline smashing its all-time passenger record, don’t expect Ryanair to be any less vocal about the external factors impacting its business.

Gordon Smith | 5 months ago

Ryanair Just Had its Busiest Month Ever, But That Won’t Stop it Complaining

Airlines

Ryanair: ‘We Don’t Care’ Who the Next Boeing CEO Is — Here’s Why

With Ryanair one of the plane maker's biggest customers, Michael O’Leary's comments will likely carry extra weight at Boeing HQ.

Gordon Smith | 6 months ago

Ryanair: ‘We Don’t Care’ Who the Next Boeing CEO Is — Here’s Why

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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.

Gordon Smith | 8 months ago

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.

Gordon Smith | 8 months ago

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

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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.

Gordon Smith | 8 months ago

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.”

Gordon Smith | 9 months ago

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

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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.

Gordon Smith | 9 months ago

Ryanair CEO Warns of Fare Hikes Due to Lack of Planes

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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.

Gordon Smith | 10 months ago

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

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Ryanair’s Pilot Drama Threatens to Undo Its Goodwill Push

Just before this pilot issue broke, Skift went to Europe to speak with Ryanair's chief marketing officer about how he improved the airline's customer service. Recent events will almost certainly set Ryanair back, but we think it can recover — if only because people like cheap fares.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

Ryanair’s Pilot Drama Threatens to Undo Its Goodwill Push

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Ryanair Says It’s Serious About Alitalia but Only the Short-Haul Routes

Ryanair does appear serious about taking over Alitalia. But it still seems odd that Ryanair would want to take over one of the world's most dysfunctional airlines. Wouldn't it just be better for Ryanair to keep growing organically?

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago