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Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks

BBC BusinessFriday, September 18, 2026 at 5:10 PM

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Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
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O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

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Impact
High
Category
Business
Market relevance
High
Why it matters
Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating. O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again". Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Ryanair and Michael.
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What happened

O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

Why it matters

Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.

Background

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Timeline

  1. BBC Business published: Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks

  2. Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.

Economic impact

Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Ryanair and Michael.

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