The other day O’Leary said in a interview to Eurocontrol that Varadi labor policy in Western Europe will not work. Also said that they are expanding to Siberia, Dubai or China because they are afraid of Ryanair.
Some colleagues inside Ryan training department told me that is expected very soon a massive Recruitment from Ryanair in Europe. And they will take Captain with or without Type Rating on 73.
also Volotea seems to be that is preparing something, most probably for January
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I think everybody is preparing for the big wave, but seems to be that regarding manpower Ryanair did better their homeworks and are better prepare for their imminent expansion.