The Guardian Europe
Air Traffic Control Glitch Fixed, Ryanair Still Sharpening Its Knives
Nats fixes its Prestwick glitch, Ryanair demands a head on a pike, Airbus builds planes, and bitcoin briefly remembers it's expensive.
2026-09-21
The Guardian Europe
2026-09-05
BBC Business
Branson Blames 'Foolish Leaders' for Flight Price Hikes, Offers Free Ride to Olympics as Consolation
Richard Branson blames 'foolish leaders' for war-driven fuel price hikes, while Virgin Atlantic adds surcharges and celebrates winning an Olympic contract.
2026-09-02
The Guardian Europe
Bond Markets Throw Global Tantrum, Threatening Chancellor's Budget Headroom
Bond markets are melting down over inflation, threatening budget headroom and Ryanair's winter plans. Emerging markets feel the squeeze. Grab the popcorn.
2026-08-13
BBC World
Engine Parts Play Whack-a-Mole With Ryanair Window, Man's Head Gets Sucked Out
A Ryanair flight's engine blade decided to redecorate the cabin with a hole in the window, and a passenger's head got intimately acquainted with the outside world.
2026-07-20
The Guardian Europe
Ryanair Insists Planes Are Safe After Passenger Nearly Became Unplanned Parachutist
Ryanair insists its planes are safe after a passenger nearly became an involuntary skydiver, while also complaining about EU border delays and falling profits.
BBC Business
Ryanair Profits Nosedive as War, Fuel Costs, and Nervous Travelers Create Perfect Storm
Ryanair's profits drop 34% as war, fuel costs, and nervous flyers force fare cuts; Mediterranean flights still full but passengers booking later.
2026-07-16
BBC Business
Aer Lingus Plans to Shed 500 Jobs, Blames 'Macro-Economic Environment' and Other Things It Can't Control
Aer Lingus plans to cut 500 jobs and drop several routes, blaming the economy, fuel costs, and a €103m loss - because what's a little existential crisis among friends?
2026-07-10
BBC Business
Ryanair Passenger Nearly Turns Himself Into Human Confetti After Window Dislodges Mid-Flight
Man nearly becomes human projectile after Ryanair window decides to dislodge at 9,000 feet; wife's grip strength saves the day.
2026-07-06
BBC Business
EU’s New Border Checks to Cost You Time, Money, and Possibly Your Sanity
EU border checks mean you'll need extra time, app alerts, and a stern talk with your insurer - or you'll be paying for your own incompetence.
2026-06-19
BBC Business
Ryanair Boss Signs Deal That Could Make Him Richer Than Most Small Countries
Michael O'Leary extends Ryanair contract through 2032, with a bonus scheme that could earn him over €150m - because apparently running Europe's biggest budget airline wasn't profitable enough for him personally.
2026-05-18
BBC Business
Oil Prices Do the Monday Cha-Cha as Trump Threatens Iran, Then Doesn't
Oil prices do the limbo as Trump threatens Iran, then postpones the attack at Gulf leaders' request, leaving markets to guess if we're heading for war or a deal - or just a very expensive summer.
2026-05-08
The Guardian
Ryanair's Carbon Footprint Now The Size Of Croatia, Because Of Course It Is
European aviation emissions have surpassed pre-Covid levels, with Ryanair alone emitting as much CO₂ as Croatia - proving that the industry's decarbonisation pledge is about as effective as a paper umbrella in a hurricane.
2026-05-06
The Guardian Europe
Ryanair Boss Wants to Stop the Pre-Dawn Airport Pub Crawl, One Beer at a Time
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary suggests airports stop serving booze before 7 a.m., because apparently 'don't get drunk on a plane' needs a legislative assist.
2026-04-26
The Guardian
Ryanair Blames Tax, Closes Berlin Base; Verdi Says 'Maybe Try Not Treating Employees Like Disposable Commodities'
Ryanair closes Berlin base, blames German tax; union says it's about profit, not taxes. Meanwhile, trains see an opportunity, and jet fuel prices laugh all the way to the bank.
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