Having said that, the fact is it does have rookie mistake x3 written all over it.
As a grey haired grizzled ex RYR skipper, I would have to agree.
There is just not enough experience in either seat. Poor decision making was made that night, not least of which was that one a/c departed for Mad in those conditions (both Wx and a known busy TMA) with just
283 kg above FPL fuel !! Yes, it was legal, but sensible ?......
The decision to divert was made too late.
I remember meeting a newly promoted Capt once (ex cadet, just over 3000 hours) who told me that he had never done a diversion whilst in either seat !
The IAA report cites many other contributory factors apart from Ryanair's fuel policy, however these were present for ALL operators that night - apart from the LAN Chile, why were the three other Maydays from Ryanair aircraft ? .......
I'm sad to have to say it buy I won't fly with them anymore. This is just the tip of a very large iceberg .....