Michael O'Leary (businessman)

Pentagon prepares three-day offensive as Trump rules out attacks before November 3 vote

Two women killed in Abha and Sudanese man dies in Riyadh as 36 others suffer injuries

The budget carrier, one of Europe’s biggest airlines, typically offers about 50 million seats on flights over the winter season, which runs from October to end of March

Alaska earlier Tuesday unveiled a massive cabin overhaul with more premium seats across its fleet, including lie-flat suites on the Max 10, which are slated to start flying in late 2028

The Government previously announced proposals to give regional leaders across large parts of England the power to introduce levies on overnight stays

Following the comments, the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) wrote to him asking for an apology, in a letter seen by the BBC

Hundreds of thousands of passengers were affected after more than 2,000 flights were cancelled on Tuesday when the system used by the National Air Traffic Services (Nats) shut down for four hours

O'Leary doubled-down on his choice of words when asked about them at the time, and later refused to apologise when the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) wrote to him asking for apology, in a letter seen by the BBC

US investigators are examining the incident which left Ljubisa Karović, 61, severely injured when the window beside him shattered on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany in July

The Dublin-based carrier revealed 39% of investors voted against pay plans that could see the firm’s top boss pick up at least £129 million

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office in its fourth weekend in theaters

A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found an engine fan blade broke off shortly after takeoff on the 10 July flight from Greece to Germany

For six years, the shuttered Cinerama Dome theater in Hollywood stood as a symbol of an industry in retreat — a beloved movie palace kept dark while streaming surged, studios cut back and audiences changed habits

Video circulating online appears to show the moment Iranian missiles hit an airbase in Jordan, killing two American service members

Ryanair profits fall short of City forecasts

Ryanair announces new £8 rule for all flights

The long-term chief executive will be given a one-off purchase option over 10 million shares, provided he stays until April 2032

Zaventem’s Brussels Airport advised departing passengers not to travel to the airport for flights scheduled between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., all of which have been canceled

A number of leading airlines have provided updates to holidaymakers ahead of the summer season as the continuing Middle East crisis sparks fears over fuel availability

Ryanair plans for ‘Armageddon situation’ on fuel shortage fears

But if negotiations on the future of Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary are successfully completed, he will have spent nearly four decades at the top

Although some airlines have cut their European fares recently because of a lack of demand, Willie Walsh said there was no way airlines could absorb the extra costs over time

Michael O’Leary wants to crackdown on the 5am airport pint — but his recent comments have sparked a fiery debate among Independent readers

Jet fuel prices, ​which typically form about a quarter of an airline's operating expense, have nearly doubled since the U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran ​on February 28

Airside bars in the UK are not required to follow restrictions on opening hours that apply to other venues selling alcohol

Ministers pave way for more flight cancellations in bid to save summer holidays

As the war in the Middle East continues, European carriers are braced for more cancellations but hope to avoid a fuel shortage that will ground their fleets this summer

Airlines ask for government help but insist threat of serious disruptions is falling

Global jet fuel prices have surged in recent weeks after disruptions to oil supply routes, as industry data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) showed jet fuel prices have risen from around 85-90 U.S. dollars per barrel before the conflict to 150-200 dollars in recent weeks

Passengers hoping to fly with Wizz Air this summer face disruption due to the company's fuel hedging levels and low-cost model

Paramount Skydance was on a charm offensive at CinemaCon this week, trying to convince theater owners that its megabucks deal to swallow Warner Bros would be good for the industry

The film — and a surprise appearance by Mr. Ellison at the presentation — was part of an effort to convey that Paramount Pictures is a friend to the movie community, which has been skeptical of its $111 billion bid to buy Warner Bros

EasyJet Shares Slump Amid Warning of Loss Driven By Iran War

Netflix’s hostility to cinematic releases has long chilled its relationships with theater owners

After garnering a record 1 billion views in a week for the first trailer for Spider-Man Brand New Day, anticipation is extremely hot

And there is still strong seat availability across many routes, and airlines remain focused on filling capacity rather than increasing fares significantly

If the disruption persists, the aviation sector could face deeper cuts, higher fares and widespread cancellations, especially heading into the peak summer travel season

"Project Hail Mary" took in 141 million yuan in March, while "Hoppers" earned about 120 million yuan

Starmer warns cost of living spike from Trump’s Iran war ‘won’t be easy’ for Britons

Travel industry experts are warning over the availability of flights and holidays as those whose trips were cancelled due to the war scramble to rebook and those yet to book head for the same destinations

The New Lion could not deliver JP McManus a Champion Hurdle success on his 75th birthday but the sport’s biggest owner still celebrated in style with a 208-1 handicap double at Cheltenham on Tuesday

Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports temporarily suspended operations after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a partial airspace closure

Flights at major hubs, including Dubai, ‌the world's busiest international airport, have been largely grounded, stranding tens of thousands of passengers in the worst crisis for air travel since the COVID-19 pandemic

The war ⁠between the U.S., Israel and Iran disrupted flights worldwide, closed key Middle ​Eastern hubs and sent oil prices surging, with analysts warning of ​weeks of disruption

An Irish court subsequently sought advice from the Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on whether the passenger limit complies with EU legislation on airport slots and who gets to decide how many flights operate and who gets slots

Since his airline has nearly two-thirds of the market for flights between the UK and Ireland, it was more of a certainty than a hope

The Leopardstown people were, no doubt, probably tempted to drown their sorrows too, but there’s always a chance of brighter days ahead

The boss of EasyJet has hit out at “lunatic” EU proposals over passenger bags that he warned would lead to more frequent flight delays and push up ticket prices

The ambitious deployment represents a major step in Emirates' broader plan to retrofit its entire 232-strong wide-body fleet with the satellite-based internet service by mid-2027

Ryanair has reported a sharp fall in quarterly profits after it was fined by Italy's competition watchdog for abusing its market position over travel agencies

First O’Leary called Musk an “idiot”, while also taking a sideswipe at serial “liar” Donald Trump