Maybe I am not familiar with flexing MTOW's either, but I would imagine that it's not possible for Ryanair to have their cake, and eat it.
The only reason to certificate and declare a reduced MTOW is to reduce the Eurocontrol charges. I am sure one cannot be permitted to exceed the reduced certificated weight for ANY reason, irrespective of what the Type Certificate Holder (Boeing) states....unless one applies to recetificate upwards again.
Last edited by deefer dog; 9th Jan 2013 at 14:38.