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New footage from a Ryanair flight shows an engine nacelle shredding and a window blowing out at 20,000 feet, causing immediate decompression. A 61-year-old Serbian man was pulled back inside after being sucked out up to his shoulders; fellow passengers helped save him. The plane returned to Thessaloniki and landed safely; he is being treated for friction burns.
A Ryanair 737-800 (FR1879) diverted after takeoff from Thessaloniki due to a right-engine issue and cabin decompression, with sources indicating an apparent fan-blade failure in the engine (CFM56-7B) that preceded a window rupture. Fan-blade failures are rare but serious and have prompted FAA containment directives following past Southwest blade-out events; the investigation is being led by North Macedonia’s AAIIC with support from the FAA, Boeing, GE Aerospace and Safran as Ryanair and authorities determine the root cause and any needed safety actions.
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 experienced a window dislodgement midflight, with a passenger pulled toward the opening before others restrained him; the crew diverted and returned to Greece, with at least one passenger hurt.
A Ryanair Boeing 737 diverted to Thessaloniki after a window allegedly dislodged inflight, causing cabin decompression; local media reports say a passenger was partially sucked out, while Ryanair said one person received medical assistance. The plane landed safely and passengers were taken to the terminal as investigators probe the incident.
A Ryanair (Malta Air) Boeing 737 flying Thessaloniki–Memmingen suffered a window dislodgement shortly after takeoff, causing decompression and leaving a Serbian man in his 60s hanging head-first outside the window before fellow passengers pulled him back; oxygen masks deployed, one passenger received medical help, and a replacement aircraft was later arranged to complete the journey as Greek and Maltese authorities investigate.
Europe’s airports are facing long lines and flight delays as the EU’s new Entry and Exit System (EES) biometric checks roll out, prompting an urgent meeting of EU leaders with industry groups. The Commission says the impact is limited at most airports, but airlines like Ryanair are calling for the program to be suspended until September. Some hubs report hours-long waits, underscoring the need for increased border-control capacity; travelers are advised to arrive early and prepare for potential delays.
Ryanair updated its family seating policy following a CMA probe: starting June 25, 2026, adults who don’t pay for advance seat reservations will receive a free seat allocation at check-in (often toward the rear), while those who book seats in advance must pay full price for all family members. The airline says the move aligns with European norms and is revenue-neutral, but CEO Michael O’Leary criticizes regulators for pushing what he calls an anti-consumer “industry standard.”
Ryanair has updated its family seating policy to let parents sit next to their young children without paying a seat reservation fee, with free seats allocated at check-in and typically at the back of the plane, aligning with other European carriers. The CMA is assessing whether the previous charges complied with consumer law, while Ryanair says the policy already met legal requirements. The change is effective immediately and is not expected to reduce revenue.
A very drunk Ryanair passenger punched a police officer during an arrest on a flight from Edinburgh to Palma de Mallorca, prompting crew intervention and a police confrontation on landing as other travelers watched in shock.
Ryanair passengers bound for London Luton were left behind in Athens as passport-control queues and extra border checks caused delays, with the flight departing about an hour late after missing passengers had to be rebooked; Ryanair cited border-control delays, while Athens airports noted high passenger volumes and new processing requirements tied to non-Schengen travel, underscoring broader delays linked to the EU’s Entry/Exit System.
Britain’s competition watchdog, the CMA, has opened a probe into Ryanair’s policy of charging parents to sit with their children (often priced around £8 per flight), asking whether the mandatory family-seat fee breaches consumer law. Ryanair denies wrongdoing, saying the policy complies with all laws, while the CMA says it will assess whether the pricing is unfair and plans a ruling within about six months, with potential penalties up to 10% of global turnover if infringements are found.
Amid the Middle East/Gulf crisis, airline chiefs say fares could rise as higher fuel costs and pricing algorithms bite, though overall travel demand remains resilient; Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary expects disruptions to last only a few weeks and jet fuel to stay secure if the war ends quickly, EasyJet’s Kenton Jarvis foresees fare increases driven by supply and demand rather than surcharges, and IATA head Willie Walsh says demand will shift rather than collapse, leaving travellers with potential bargains as supply tightens and markets adjust.
Ryanair has built its brand on provocative stunts, and its weeklong clash with Elon Musk over Starlink evolved into a publicity-driven strategy that yielded a viral ‘Big 'Idiot' Sale’ and significant bookings. Veteran CEO Michael O’Leary’s blunt, on-brand style—backed by a sharp social-media team—has long been used to generate attention and lower perceived costs, and industry observers say this approach remains effective PR that translates into revenue. The episode also highlights Ryanair’s low-cost execution and questions about leadership succession as O’Leary hints at retirement.
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary dismissed Elon Musk’s suggestion to buy Ryanair, calling the idea unviable and saying it will not happen.
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary says his public spat with Elon Musk has boosted ticket sales, with the airline running a “Big Idiot Seat Sale” and even offering Musk a free ticket; the feud began after Ryanair decided not to install SpaceX’s Starlink Wi‑Fi on planes due to drag and cost, prompting Musk to call O’Leary an idiot. O’Leary framed the publicity as beneficial and suggested Musk could invest in Ryanair, highlighting the ongoing PR boost from their exchange.