London — The boss of Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has attacked the UK government-backed rescue of regional airline Flybe, joining industry heavyweight Willie Walsh (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/world/europe/2020-01-15-ba-owner-complains-about-uk-taxpayers-bailing-out-flybe/) in opposing state help for a private company.
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said on Thursday he had written to finance minister Sajid Javid, calling on him to extend the same benefits to his airline as it has given to Flybe...
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