Ryanair faces fine over compo

RYANAIR could face tens of thousands of euro in fines if it refuses to compensate stranded passengers for costs incurred as a result of the volcano ash cloud crisis.

As large numbers of Irish passengers begin to make their way home after the flight ban was lifted, the Commission for Aviation Regulation has launched a stringent defence of customer rights.

Reacting to Ryanair claims that it will not pay for any expenses from stranded passengers exceeding the ticket sale price – in some cases as little as €1, commission representative Patricia Barton said the airline had no right to ignore existing EU law.