Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary apologises over describing competitors as ‘rapists’
6 sources·Updated September 19, 2026
Michael O’Leary apology
Covered by 6 sources
- DW News EN·4h agoRyanair boss apologizes for calling other airlines 'rapists'
The airline CEO had used the term to describe other airlines with high fares. His comments were criticized by officials both in Ireland and the UK.
Read at DW News EN → - NZ Herald World·9h agoRyanair boss apologises for calling competitors ‘rapists’
Sexual violence survivors criticised him for comparing competing airlines to 'rapists'.
Read at NZ Herald World → - BBC Business·11h agoRyanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".
Read at BBC Business → - Irish Times·11h agoRyanair chief Michael O’Leary apologises over describing competitors as ‘rapists’
Ryanair chief ‘truly sorry’ over ‘careless use of words’ after hearing from survivors
Read at Irish Times → - Irish Examiner Ireland·12h ago'It won't happen again': Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary apologises over ‘rapists’ comments
Ryanair chief had previously refused to say sorry despite criticism from politicians and sexual violence victims’ groups
Read at Irish Examiner Ireland → - Irish Independent Ireland·12h ago‘I am truly sorry’ – Michael O’Leary apologises for describing airline competitors as ‘high-fare rapists’Read at Irish Independent Ireland →
