Ryanair apologises after Arab Spring activist prevented from boarding flight to Dublin

Iyad El-Baghdadi said he was denied boarding at Berlin airport this morning because he was a refugee.

Ryanair apologises after Arab Spring activist prevented from boarding flight to Dublin
Wed, 10 Apr, 2019 - 14:38
Marita Moloney

Ryanair has issued an apology after an Arab Spring activist was prevented from boarding a flight to Dublin today.

Iyad El-Baghdadi said he was denied boarding at Berlin airport this morning because he was a refugee.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

WhatsApp logo

Irish Examiner’s WhatsApp channel

More in this section

Department of Children defends Tusla oversight as Kyran Durnin report nears publication Department of Children defends Tusla oversight as Kyran Durnin report nears publication
Carcass of a near-60ft whale washes up on West Cork beach Carcass of a near-60ft whale washes up on West Cork beach
Close-up on school lunches at the cafeteria 'No new legislation' on hot school lunches, says food safety body
CourtsRyanairIyad El-BaghdadiPlace: DublinPlace: BerlinPlace: Berlin airportPlace: KuwaitPlace: UAEPlace: NorwayPlace: OsloPlace: IrelandPerson: Iyad El-BaghdadiPerson: El-BaghdadiEvent: Arab SpringOrganisation: RyanairOrganisation: TwitterOrganisation: Irish GovernmentOrganisation: Irish ExaminerOrganisation: Department of Justice and EqualityOrganisation: EuropeanOrganisation: Irish Refugee Council
<p>Subject to deportation orders, a total of 42 people were deported from the State, including 15 serving prison sentences. File picture</p>

Gardaí deport 42 Brazilian nationals in major immigration operation

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited