Originally Posted by sky 9
In that case why do the IAA continue to provide an AOC to the company? I'm sure if what Ryanair are doing was illegal under EU rules, the IAA would tell them to change their employment policy or withdraw their AOC.
Ireland has become the airline equivalent of the dodgy ship registrant haven of Liberia. The Norwegian Long Haul 787 operation is considering moving its headquarters there due to Ireland's rather liberal work laws, and the ease with which an airline can deal with labor. Apparently Norway has some rather strict laws that protect its workers.
Ireland - Liberia for airlines.