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Out of proportion

One of the many memorable comments by Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary over the years was this, back in 2002: “Are we going to say sorry for our lack of customer service? Absolutely not. If a plane is cancelled will we put you up in a hotel overnight? Absolutely not.”

‘The list of things for which airlines are expected to pay out has long passed the point of being a joke’

He has probably softened

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