Originally Posted by
SWBKCB
Which doesn't explain why Ryanair have numerous UK bases with Irish registered aircraft.
There is a large enough workforce in the U.K. with EASA licences. The EI reg aircraft are not permitted to fly on inter-uk commercial operations, they do have the U.K. AOC for that purpose and I understand have a shortage of U.K. licensed crew. Thats a very simple way of explaining how Ryanair get around it, I’m sure there are other aspects too.