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.

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