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Matt Cooper: New contract means Ryanair’s ‘O’Leary era’ is still in mid-flight

It’s hard to imagine the Irish airline without its firebrand chief executive – but that won’t be necessary for a while, as his newly inked contract extends until 2028

Michael O’Leary, chief executive, Ryanair: his overall stock in the airline might have been reduced, but his power over decision-making has never waned. Picture: Fergal Phillips