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Ryanair pulls out of 'useless and ineffective' Aviation Council

Government
Will Payne
12 July 2023

Ryanair has pulled out of the UK Aviation Council after describing the industry and government collective as a "waste of time".

Michael O'Leary, director and chief executive of Ryanair

O'Leary said Ryanair's cost advantage on competitors has continued to widen

The airline said the council, which is led by Baroness Vere, has proved over the last six months to be a "talking shop" which delivers "no benefits, no reform and no change" for UK aviation or UK passengers.

Ryanair said the council held its first meeting in February 2023, its second in April  – which was postponed by Baroness Vere at short notice – and the third on Tuesday (11 July).