Nick,
I'm not pissed off, just cynical at the intentions of the article.
The tone of the article is negative and the quotes serve to back up the criticism, that people are working hard.
Ryanair is a major employer and one of the few still hiring when all others seem to be firing.
As pilots, we must surely recognize how things can be misinterpreted.
For example, to fly with minimum fuel for example is no crime and if the extra fuel you pick up costs significantly more than at base and there is no reason to justify that extra fuel may be required, then I can understand the management's displeasure.
If you do want more fuel, you calculate your requirements with 'extra' fuel and you then have an increased 'minimum' fuel figure.
You still take-off with minimum fuel but its just a different number!
Now, try to explain this to a layman through the non-industry media and you can end up with all sorts of life threatening scenarios!
I stand by my comment that Mr Helland is a disgruntled ex-employee who couldn't accept having to work a bit harder than he was used to!
I suggest rather, that Forbruker-Rapporten should turn their attention to the proposed increase in flight time limitations.
Imagine what impact that will have on safety and it won't be limited to one company.