Ryanair requests British government to help over landing row

Ryanair is to appeal to British transport secretary Alistair Darling for help in its battle with the European commission over cut-price landing deals at continental airports.

Chief executive, Michael O'Leary, said yesterday that he was anxious to meet with Darling to ask for his intervention, which he claims could have huge implications for British carriers such as EasyJet, MyTravelLite and FlyBE.