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<p>Cork Airport reported it received an anonymous phone threat about a specific flight and adopted a security response in conjunction with gardaí, leading to a 90-minute delay. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Russian involvement in European attacks assessed as ‘credible’, security sources say

Irish security agencies are monitoring developments as 55 European leaders prepare to attend major political meetings in Dublin

<p>An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 aircraft is seen at Evreux military air base after a flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to France amid reports of bomb threats targeting multiple flights across Europe, in Evreux, France, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)</p>

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Cork Airport security alert and Dublin flight diversion part of wave of European bomb threats

<p>An Aer Lingus aircraft on the tarmac, which is said to be the airliner heading from Dublin to Rome which was rerouted and escorted by military aircraft after a suspected bomb threat at Evreux-Fauville Air Base on November 5, 2026. Picture: Guillaume Saligot / AFP via Getty Images</p>

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Aer Lingus diversion and Cork Airport threat linked to Europe-wide security alerts

Hoax bomb threat prompts evacuation of Ryanair flight in Spain

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Dublin Ryanair flights targeted as bomb threats hit airports across Europe

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Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary warns European airfares could rise by up to 20% next year

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EU court backs Dublin Airport’s 32 million passenger cap in landmark ruling

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Ryanair reveals 1,000 flights cancelled last month amid UK air traffic chaos

The Irish airline said the cancellations were due to two air traffic control (ATC) issues within a fortnight of each other.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Ryanair business update

I hope fuel prices rise faster, it'll crush our rivals, says Ryanair boss

Michael O'Leary also says airline will not levy a fuel surcharge on passengers

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Ryanair AGM

'It won't happen again': Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary apologises over ‘rapists’ comments

Ryanair chief had previously refused to say sorry despite criticism from politicians and sexual violence victims’ groups

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Ryanair AGM

S Fergus Finlay: Michael O'Leary would prefer to be part of the problem, not the solution

The Ryanair CEO compared some of Ryanair’s price competitors to rapists. Rachel Morrogh, CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, called him out and told him his language had trivialised the crime of rape. His reaction shows he decided he’d rather be part of the problem

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Ryanair AGM

'Stand back and reflect and listen': Taoiseach reacts to O’Leary’s rape comments

The billionaire was heavily criticised by politicians in both Ireland and the UK after he said this week it was “absolutely” appropriate to compare competitor airlines to “rapists”.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting

Minister says AI risks will be assessed after warning technology could ‘kill all humans’

Peter Burke said AI risks must be assessed as he also called on Michael O’Leary to apologise over airline 'high-fare rapists' remarks

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Fine Gael think-in

Michael O’Leary calling rival airlines 'rapists' results in 'free advertising' for Ryanair - Harris

However, speaking to reporters at the start of the two-day Fine Gael think-in, Mr Harris did not say whether he believed he should apologise for the remarks

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Ryanair AGM

Michael O'Leary expects airlines to cut winter capacity due to fuel prices

The global average jet fuel price last week rose 9% compared to the week before to $171.01 per barrel

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Ryanair AGM

Michael O’Leary warns Ryanair fares could rise as oil prices increase

Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary said fares could rise if oil prices increase significantly, but fuel surcharges are ruled out

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Ryanair AGM

Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary defends calling rival airlines ‘high-fare rapists’

The Ryanair chief made the comments as he criticised rising air fares charged by rival airlines ahead of the company’s AGM

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Home and garden firm Rathwood was most complained about in first half of 2026

Home and garden firm Rathwood was most complained about in first half of 2026

Ryanair, Sky, Currys, and Harvey Norman were also in top five, says CCPC

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

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Almost half of Irish flyers don't know their rights

Despite this, €1.1m was paid out by airlines to consumers in refunds and compensation last year

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

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Former Ryanair worker used AI to incorrectly claim airline owed him money, WRC rules

Mr Oliveira had previously lost a €170,000 discrimination case against Ryanair in October 2025, and had admitted to using AI at the hearing

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Ryanair aircraft tyres burst on landing after braking system fault, investigation finds

Ryanair aircraft tyres burst on landing after braking system fault, investigation finds

Investigation found crew training and unclear aircraft manual instructions contributed to serious incident at Milan Bergamo Airport

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Ryanair can continue Irish 'screen-scraping' case despite French and Spanish decisions

Ryanair has claimed eDreams companies are unlawfully using its flight information and wrongfully selling Ryanair flights through eDreams web platforms

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Ryanair's €50m investment at Shannon to create 'hundreds of jobs'

Ryanair's €50m investment at Shannon to create 'hundreds of jobs'

The airline will develop its largest aircraft maintenance facility in Ireland as well as a new Ryanair Engineering Academy

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

A broken window and the interior of the Ryanair aircraft, following a reported emergency landing, in location given as Thessalon

Michael O'Leary says broken window on Ryanair flight suggests 'foreign object damage'

Passenger partially sucked out window in incident

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

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Ryanair profits fall by 34% as Iran war uncertainty drags on

Europe's largest airline by passenger numbers reported an after-tax profit of €538m - down from €820m for the equivalent period in 2025

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

A broken window and the interior of the Ryanair aircraft, following a reported emergency landing, in location given as Thessalon

US investigators take lead in probe into Ryanair Boeing 737 incident in Greece

A passenger was partly sucked out of a Ryanair Boeing 737's broken window over Greece last week

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

A broken window and the interior of the Ryanair aircraft, following a reported emergency landing, in location given as Thessalon

ieExplains: Why did Ryanair-Air Malta plane window blow out mid-air and could it happen again?

Passenger Ljubisa Karovic was nearly sucked out of his seat when Boeing 737-800’s window blew out on flight from Greece

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

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'Half of his body was sticking out of the plane': Wife of Ryanair passenger nearly sucked out window speaks out

Ljubisa Karovic was sucked out headfirst on the flight on Friday after an engine failure resulted in parts smashing the acrylic window

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

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Holidaymakers left without luggage due to fault at Shannon Airport

There were technical issues with Shannon airport's baggage carousel on Saturday

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

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EasyJet takeover takes twist as Apollo looks to gatecrash deal

EasyJet's board said it would back Apollo's £7.15-a-share proposal, withdrawing support for Castlelake's £6.90-a-share offer, which the parties had agreed in principle only days earlier.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Ryanair emergency landing in Greece after passenger 'partially sucked out of window'

Other passengers were able to pull him back into the cabin after several minutes after the window was shattered when an engine part broke off

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

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Ryanair loses appeals against Italy's Covid aid to airlines

The budget airline had brought ⁠the case as it sought to annul a 2020 aid scheme set up by Italy to support ‌airlines licensed in the country

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

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EasyJet set for takeover in Irish-backed €6.4bn bid

Castlelake said its proposal is backed by two prominent Irish aviation executives: former Malaysia Airlines CEO Peter Bellew and Mark Breen

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Ryanair ends mandatory seat charge for parents flying with children

Previously parents travelling with children had to pay to reserve one seat

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

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US investment firm reveals €5.46m bid for EasyJet

EasyJet board has refused to engage and has rejected three approaches

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Ryanair comments on Norwegian

Michael O'Leary agrees new deal to stay at Ryanair until 2032

Ryanair announced the CEO's new contract extension comes with a new bonus that could be worth over €150m

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

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Ryanair investigated in UK over charging parents to sit with their children on flights

Ryanair requires at least one parent to sit with their children aged between two and 11, according to the watchdog.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast

'I lean on disruptors': Transport minister admits to having 'a lot of regard' for Ryanair boss

Darragh O'Brien also said he is now looking at introducing grants to allow households to install batteries to store excess energy generated by renewables

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

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Legislation to lift Dublin Airport passenger cap expected by July

Transport minister Darragh O'Brien sets out timeline to lift 32m passenger cap

Fri, 22 May, 2026

New €30m Waterford Airport runway project takes off as commercial flights set for return

New €30m Waterford Airport runway project takes off as commercial flights set for return

Development work will commence immediately, including a major runway extension and infrastructure upgrades

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Ryanair comments on Norwegian

Ryanair reports record €2.26bn profit but Iran uncertainty stalls growth

'We've delivered a record year, record traffic, record profits'

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Ryanair press conference

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says airline having to lower fares to boost summer demand

Expects no cancellations due to fuel crisis

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Ryanair summer schedule

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary calls for ban on early morning pre-flight pints

Michael O'Leary said Ryanair was being forced to divert an average of nearly one flight every day because of bad behaviour

Wed, 06 May, 2026

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Ryanair to close airport check-in and bag-drop 20 minutes earlier

The new policy will be in place from November 10

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

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Ryanair tops list of Ireland's top 10 complained companies to consumer watchdog

Overall, some 42,791 consumers contacted the CCPC helpline

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Ryanair comments on Norwegian

Jet fuel supplies could be disrupted in May and June by Iran war – Ryanair chief

Government insists fuel supplies remain secure as aviation and energy concerns rise amid escalating Iran conflict

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Ryanair hits out at 'bogus' noise claims and 'nimbys' living near Dublin Airport

Ryanair hits out at 'bogus' noise claims and 'nimbys' living near Dublin Airport

If Dublin Airport passenger cap not abolished, passenger numbers must be cut, leading to fewer flights and higher fares, airline will tell Oireachtas transport committee

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Bailiffs board Ryanair plane after airline refuses to pay delayed flight compensation

Bailiffs board Ryanair plane after airline refuses to pay delayed flight compensation

Austrian officials took action after airline ignored court order to pay €890 to unnamed women

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Cork-bound Ryanair plane narrowly avoids collision during Seville take-off

Spanish investigators detail how heavy rain, poor visibility and taxi errors led to dramatic near miss

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

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Ryanair claims airline staff not responsible for grandchild's scalding with spilt drink, grandmother is

The county registrar heard that the boy had suffered second-degree burns and had specifically alleged it had been his granny’s hot drink that had spilled over him

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Ryanair press conference

Finding the X factor: Who needs wifi at 30,000 feet, and who will pay for it?

A social-media feud between Elon Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary over the cost of fitting Starlink's WiFi service has reignited a long-running debate in aviation: who really needs internet at 30,000 feet - and who is willing to pay for it?For ...

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026