Ryanair shares dip as Italians add to piloting woes

Ryanair shares fell marginally yesterday on news that its Italian-based pilots are headed for strike action later this month and rival carrier Easyjet saying it will increase competition in the German market, which is seen as the next battleground for international low-cost operators, writes Geoff Percival.

Ryanair shares fell marginally yesterday on news that its Italian-based pilots are headed for strike action later this month and rival carrier Easyjet saying it will increase competition in the German market, which is seen as the next battleground for international low-cost operators, writes Geoff Percival.

Italian pilots union Anpac said its members working for Ryanair are scheduled to strike for four hours on December 15; the latest fallout from the airline’s September rostering failure which led to 700,000 customers being affected by flight cancellations.