Charter Airlines
Michelle's original question (before worrying about Mr O'Leary's outfit) was what should she do next time she finds that the anticipated Britannia (Sorry Thomson A/W) or Monarch had been replaced by Outrageous Airways of Outer Ozzbekisteria, flying an IL-62 with bits missing, a purser with a wooden leg and a skipper with a labrador in a harness.
It is difficult to say "no way Jose" and refuse to travel when that is the only way to take the annual holiday, saved for and paid up front. What chance is there of getting a refund because the aeroplane looked dodgy but the DTp, CAA et al refused to comment. - NIL
I guess that we can only look to the relevant UK authorities to keep us safe and hope that if there is anything to the outrageous stories in circulation about Flash Airlines they will look even harder at those in UK airspace and if it is warranted add to the "black list" published last week.
The most obvious outcome will be that if safety standards increase, (and some cheap and nasties are excluded from the UK)so, probably, will costs. No big deal in my book.