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August 28th - The most successful and resilient figure in aviation? Meet Michael O'Leary

August 28th - The most successful and resilient figure in aviation? Meet Michael O'Leary

Update: 2025-08-28
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Since he took over as chief executive of Ryanair in 1994, Michael O'Leary has guided what was an ailing Irish regional airline to become Europe’s biggest budget carrier.


I've been talking to him about a crackdown on cabin baggage, his plan for smartphone-only boarding passes and the EU entry-exit system. Listen up!


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August 28th - The most successful and resilient figure in aviation? Meet Michael O'Leary

August 28th - The most successful and resilient figure in aviation? Meet Michael O'Leary