Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary criticises bid by UK to quarantine visitors
O’Leary says the airline has seen a surge in bookings since announcing its resumption of service early on Tuesday
12 May 2020 - 18:16
London — Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary called the UK’s intention to quarantine visitors for 14 days “nonsense,” and said the carrier may resume as many as 70% of its flights by September.
The Irish low-cost airline aims to restart with 40% of its normal schedule in July, it said on Tuesday. To stem the spread of Covid-19, it will implement temperature checks, require masks and prohibit queues for toilets...
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