Michael O’Leary claims flight restrictions could affect Leinster Rugby’s travel plans for European and league matches
In a statement ahead of his meeting with Minister of State James on Lawless, Micheal O'Leary described the impasse over the passenger cap as an"absurdity". Photograph: Shutterstock
In advance of the meeting, Ryanair said it has sent Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan a draft ministerial letter. If the document is signed by the Minister and sent to the IAA, the airline claims it will “end the crisis” over the passenger cap this winter while Fingal County Council arrives at a decision on whether or not to increase the cap.
But Mr O’Leary said on Thursday there is an immediate need for extra slots this winter to accommodate demand for flights while the local authority makes a decision. The company said it has made “extensive efforts” to keep to those parameters. But the final figure is likely to be closer to 33 million passengers after August proved to be the busiest month ever in its 84-year history.
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