O’Leary’s future had been in doubt after hinting he could retire at the end of his current five-year term, or move instead to a rolling 12-month contract.
However, the budget carrier confirmed in reporting its third quarter results on Monday (February 4) its outspoken leader would remain at the helm.
Ryanair posted a Q3 loss (three months to December 31, 2018) of €20 million (£17.5 million), citing weak winter fares driven down by excess capacity.