Ryanair looks to use crisis to put squeeze on Irish airports to slash airline fees

Chief Executive Officer of Ryanair, Michael O’Leary

Ryanair has written to every airport on its route network – including Dublin and Cork – looking to put the squeeze on them to lower landing and usage charges in return for more business.

Ryanair’s group chief executive Michael O’Leary said earlier this month that the airline wants “once in a lifetime airport discounts”.