IAA probes claim Ryanair flights landed despite fog warning

AN OFFICIAL investigation has begun into complaints that several Ryanair flights landed in heavy fog at Stansted Airport near London last week — in breach of normal safety limits.

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has confirmed it is examining allegations that pilots working for the low-cost carrier chose not to divert from Stansted, despite warnings that visibility was below the minimum recommendations for a safe landing.

Most flights, including some Ryanair services, which were scheduled to land at Stansted on April 24 diverted to other airports.