O’Leary delays long-haul airline plan

THERE will be no Ryanair-related long-haul airline for at least four to five years.

This is according to Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary, who said that given the backlog in orders for long-haul aircraft a low-cost transatlantic service will not be possible for the next few years at least.

Speculation has grown regarding the establishment of a long-haul Ryanair-type service since Mr O’Leary announced plans for it three years ago.