Originally Posted by
LTNman
Reading some of the posts here you would think that Ryanair was an airline that just operated routes out of the UK. It is a European airline that will make decisions based on all of its markets.
Exactly that. The fact the UK is making some slightly questionable decisions is somewhat irrelevant, with the very likely relaxation of cross border leisure travel rules within much of Europe Ryanair should easily be able to restore 40% of it's services without increasing flights out of the UK at all.
O'Leary was very bullish regarding the enforcability of the UK quarantine rules, if they come in, and claims they will run from the UK to the usual sunshine destinations. If however the UK government persists with it's travel advisories, then any passengers traveling against that advice will find themselves without insurance, which for many will be a deal breaker. Would I book a flight with anyone before the routes start operating? Frankly, no!