Originally Posted by
43Inches
On top of that if the delays move into prolonged stays the airline has to foot the bill for accommodation and expected living costs, ie meals.
The Ryanair boss had a big cry about it when the Icelandic volcano was blowing it's lid. Most of the response was that he suck it up and not try to sell 5 Euro tickets so the airline can cater for contingencies....
Both airlines have already come out here saying that their business models are at risk if such laws comes into play.
What they are really saying is KPIs and stupidly high margins are at risk so bonuses might not be paid. Even the more better.