# Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks

> Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has said he is "truly sorry" for describing rival airlines as "high-fare rapists".

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:31:12.167Z
- Updated: 2026-09-19T02:31:25.188Z
- 3 sources
- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Politics
- Involves: Michael O'Leary, Rachel Morrogh, Ryanair

## How it developed

- 2026-09-18T17:31:12.167Z - BBC News: [Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm1j4kj57k08o)
- 2026-09-18T19:30:01.448Z - DW Top Stories: [Ryanair boss apologizes for calling other airlines 'rapists'](https://www.dw.com/en/ryanair-michael-oleary-rape-comments-apology/a-79334099?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf)
- 2026-09-19T02:31:25.188Z - Proto Thema: [Συγγνώμη από τον CEO της Ryanair μετά τον σάλο για τη σύγκριση ανταγωνιστών με «βιαστές»](https://www.protothema.gr/world/article/1881128/suggnomi-apo-ton-ceo-tis-ryanair-meta-ton-salo-gia-ti-sugrisi-adagoniston-me-viastes/)

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