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UK: Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary threatens legal action over rescue

By  |  January 16, 2020

Michael O’Leary has written a strongly-worded letter to the Chancellor, Sajid Javid, saying the state rescue of Flybe contravenes competition rules.

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    He argues measures that are being put in place to help Flybe should be extended to other airlines.

    If they are not, Ryanair intends to launch legal proceedings against the government, Mr O’Leary said.

    British Airways’ owner IAG has already filed a complaint with the EU, arguing the rescue breaches state aid rules.

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