O’Leary: ‘Imaginary black cloud’ cost Ryanair €50m

THE “imaginary black cloud” has upset people’s confidence about flying and has cost Ryanair about €50 million, according to Michael O’Leary.

The airline chief wants to get the European regulation overturned, whereby airlines mustrefund or compensate passengers when delayed.

Mr O’Leary said one customer stranded in the Canary Islands, hoping to return to Dublin, put in a claim for €3,000 for a luxury apartment.