If the operations officers of those airlines were truly worried about positioning their crews on other airlines they would, or should use alternate means, coach, train, car hire, or even their own aircraft. But wait... those other means of positioning also have a history of incidents. Oh well they better start and end those trips from home base so they don't have these ancillary worries. Now back to reality.
There’s more RYANAIR bashing here than cackling at a Hen Party. Ease up on these gents!!! They feel bad enough. However, I’m sure they will come away with valuable lessons learned that they will impart to their colleagues.
Someone asked… what can be learned by this incident??? In tight maneuvering spots the one who operates the tiller should take a walk outside so he/she could anticipate the best route off stand. The cockpit window(s) should be opened and head craned out the window to verify wingtip clearance and marshaller’s command. Delays? Well a five minute delay may prevent a 3 hour delay, unwanted publicity, and possible certificate action.