nuSep 18, 2026, 18:19

Ryanair boss apologizes after 'rapist' comparison

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has issued an apology after receiving backlash for comparing competitors to rapists. He admitted that his previous remarks were hurtful and pledged to learn from his mistake after initially refusing to apologize.

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has issued a formal apology after previously comparing airline competitors to rapists. In a new video statement, the executive acknowledged that his earlier remarks were insensitive and had caused significant pain, particularly to victims of sexual assault. He expressed regret for his choice of words and committed to improving his professional conduct in the future, stating that he learned from discussions with friends and family that his rhetoric was deeply offensive.

The apology marks a significant reversal for O'Leary, who had initially refused to retract his comments just one week prior. At that time, he had insisted that he was not trivializing the crime and stood by his inflammatory language. However, following public backlash and personal reflection, he has now promised that such incidents will not occur again as he seeks to learn from this mistake.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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