Ryanair CEO Apologizes After Rape Remarks | Global News

Ryanair CEO Michael OLeary sparked outrage after calling rival airlines “high-fare rapists,” a remark that deeply upset rape survivors and prompted the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre to demand an apology. Initially defiant, O’Leary later issued a video apology, admitting his language was careless and causing significant harm — promising to do better and possibly accepting their offered training on sexual violence. This isn’t his first controversial outburst; past remarks included calling airport owners “overcharging rapists” and staff “lazy bastards.” Now, he’s vowing to learn from the backlash. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm1j4kj57k08o More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bc20506e59aab55d Report issues to [email protected].